V.Melgaço Alv.Res. Extra Brut 75cl

Harvest: Selection of the vineyard for harvesting grapes for sparkling wine, with probable alcohol between 11.5-11.8% and total acidity of 9 g/L. Manual cutting for rafters weighing 25kg (max.)

Vinification: Grapes placed directly in the press until a pressure of 0.6 bars is reached, static decantation for 36 hours at 14ºC.

Fermentation: In a stainless steel tank, for 15-20 days, at a controlled temperature of 16-18ºC, until the sugars are completely split.

Aging: In a stainless steel vat, with batonnage once a week, for 2 months, then remaining at rest.

Sparkling: Fermentation in bottle with loose yeasts at a temperature of 12-15ºC. Remoage carried out manually, for 22 days in small pepitres. Disgorgement carried out at least 15 months after bottling.

Grapes: Alvarinho

Year: 2018

Alcohol Content: 13.5%

Capacity: 75cl

Tasting Notes: Citrine color, with fine and persistent bubbles. Exquisite nose, with herbal, floral and green apple notes. Fine bubble mousse, lively acidity, notes of pineapple, textured and velvety mouthfeel, with a very dry and persistent finish.

Region: Vinho Verde

Type: Sparkling