Porto Branco D.Antónia 10years 75CL
Ferreira White Dona Antónia 10 Years is a white Port Wine of exceptional quality, the result of long and careful aging in wood, which symbolizes the alliance between the unique nature of the Douro and the expertise of Man, in a harmony of knowledge established in Ferreira for more than 250 years.
Designation of origin: DOC Porto
Region: Douro
Alcohol: 20% vol.
Total sugar: 125 g/L
Total acidity: 4.8 g/L (Tartaric acid)
pH: 3.2
Winemaker: Luis Sottomayor
Grapes: Códega; Gouveio; Malvasia Fina; Rabigato
TEST RESULTS
Porto Ferreira Dona Antónia White 10 Years is an amber yellow wine with beautiful golden reflections. Its intense and complex aroma, with emphasis on tropical fruits, is harmoniously linked with balsamic notes and spices, coming from long aging in wood. In the mouth, the classic and fresh style of Porto Ferreira are evident, with an extremely rich and long finish.
VINIFICATION
The grapes harvested by hand were vinified using the traditional Port Wine method. The controlled fermentation of the musts took place in stainless steel vats, being interrupted by the addition of wine brandy, which gives the wine high sugar and alcohol content.
MATURATION
The wines that make up the final batch of this Porto Ferreira Dona Antónia White 10 Years remain in the Douro until they are transported to the Ferreira cellars in V.N.Gaia during the following spring. Upon arrival, the wines are transferred to oak wooden casks, undergoing numerous rackings, analyzes and tastings, which allow not only to monitor their aging, but above all to act with blends, refreshments and corrections whenever the tasting determines. The final batch is generally obtained using wines between 8 and 15 years old, in order to obtain an average age of 10 years, and maintaining the consistent quality and unique style of this Porto Ferreira Dona Antónia White 10 Years
SAVE
The bottle should be stored upright, avoiding direct light and excessive humidity, ideally at a constant temperature between 16ºC-18ºC
SERVE
Porto Ferreira Dona Antónia White 10 Years is ready to consume and does not benefit from aging in the bottle. It does not need to be decanted. Serve between 10ºC-12ºC. Once opened, Porto Ferreira White 10 Years maintains good tasting notes for approximately 2 months
ENJOY
Porto Ferreira Dona Antónia White 10 Years is delicious as an aperitif, served slightly chilled, but also an excellent accompaniment to various starters, such as foie gras and intense cheeses, or even rich desserts such as burnt cream.