Esmero 2016 White
Esmero, by definition, esmero is the action of perfecting, the extreme care in work, synonymy of excellence, elegance and refinement.
VINEYARD
Soil: transition from shale to granite
Climate: cold winters, very hot and dry summers
Age of the vine: old (50 years)
ENOLOGY
Vintage Date: September 14
Vinification: manual picking in boxes of 20 kg, sorting on carpet of choice; pressing and decanting in the cold for 24 hours; fermentation in stainless steel vats at controlled temperature.
Stage: stainless steel tank; bottling in July 2017
ANALYSIS:
Total acidity: 6,25 gr / l
Residual sugar: 0.6 g / l
pH: 3.03
Properties
Characteristics | |
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The Winery: Esmero - Sociedade de Vinhos, Lda. |
Brand: Esmero | |
Region: Douro | |
Type: White | |
Vintage: 2016 | |
Alcoholic Level: 12,5% | |
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Grape Varieties: Mixture with predominance of Viosinho and Gouveio |
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Winemaker: Rui Xavier Soares |
Format: 75cl | |
Tasting | |
Colour: clear and citrine | |
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Nose: complex, with intense aromas of fruits and white flowers |
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Mouth: Elegant palate with good balance of acidity and peach and melon flavors |
Consumption: Open and consume right away; keep on frappe | |
Goes well with: Fish, white meat or lightly garnished pasta |