Freixo Reserva 2017 White
Vinification
The Alvarinho, Arinto and Sauvignon Blanc grapes were picked in the cool of the early morning from the slopes of the Ossa mountain range. They were macerated for 24 hours before destemming and pressing. Each variety underwent individual fermentation at low temperatures and 2/3 of the lot in new French oak barrels.
Stage
After a 4-month ageing with batonnage in an underground winery in optimum humidity and temperature, the lot was made up, filtered and bottled while still young to preserve all of its fruits and freshness.
Analysis
Total Acidity: 5.9 (g/L)
Reducing Sugars: 0.9 (g/L)
pH: 3.23
Properties
| Characteristics | |
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The Winery: Herdade do Freixo |
| Brand: Freixo | |
| Region: Alentejo | |
| Type: White | |
| Vintage: 2017 | |
| Alcoholic Level: 13,5% | |
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Grape Varieties: Arinto (40%), Alvarinho (40%) and Sauvignon Blanc (20%) |
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Winemaker: Xabier Kamio |
| Format: 75cl | |
| Tasting | |
| Colour: Citrine colour. | |
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Nose: White fruit and vegetable notes of Sauvignon Blanc, light smokiness and some toasted notes. |
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Mouth: A generous and complex mouth from the good maturation of the Alvarinho and vibrant freshness from the Arinto. Persistent finish. |
| Serving Temperature: 10ºC | |
| Goes well with: Great food pairing versatility. It is perfect with fish, sushi and salads, but is also outstanding with game, traditional meat dishes and Asian cuisine full of spices and intense flavours and aromas. | |
| Evaluation | |
| Evaluation: 18.5 pts - Evasões Magazine by Fernando Melo | |
