Kompassus Private Collection 2014 White
O Kompassus Private Collection White 2014 made from Arinto and Cercial castes, is an exceptional, must-try wine. Have a taste of an exceptional, high quality white wine from a strong-character terroir, that stands out by its perfect balance, elegance, lightness and extreme freshness in a set evolved by light and subtle smoke notes.
Harvest and Vinification
Cool summer. Cercial harvested on the first week of September. After a long rainy season, the Arinto was harvested on the third week of October. Total fermentation and staging of 7 months, in old and new 400 liter barrels.
Analysis
Total Acidity: 7.04 (g/L)
Total Sugar: 2.2 (g/L)
Properties
| Characteristics | |
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The Winery: Kompassus |
| Brand: Kompassus | |
| Region: Bairrada | |
| Type: White | |
| Vintage: 2014 | |
| Alcoholic Level: 12% | |
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Grape Varieties: Arinto and Cercial |
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Winemaker: Anselmo Mendes |
| Format: 75cl | |
| Awards | |
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Awards: TOP 30 Best Wines of Portugal 2017 - Vinho Grandes Escolhas magazine |
| Tasting | |
| Serving Temperature: 8º - 10ºC | |
| Tasting Notes: Well acomplished bond between fruit and wood, in a very elegant manner. Very well structured, intense flavour and beautiful acidity. A fine wine with very broad gastronomic potencial. | |
| Evaluation | |
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Classification: 18.5 pts - Vinho Grandes Escolhas magazine |
