Concept
Mariposa wines are made in a natural way, preserving to the maximum the natural aromas of the grape varieties and the natural acidity
Of the region's grapes. They are intended light and fresh, to consume young people but, being Dão, will have a good evolution in bottle.
They are modern wines but they demonstrate the character of the region well.

Winemaking
The grapes were harvested manually for small boxes of 20 kg, with selection in the vineyard. The batch composition varies with the productions of each grape variety in the vineyard. After total destemming, the grapes go to a traditional granite macerated for about 48 hours, with temperature control. The fermentation is slow, under controlled temperature, and the made by footsteps. This wine is aged 1 year in used French oak barrels of 225 and 500L.

Ageing
12 months in French oak barrels of 225L and 500L

Analysis:
Alcohol content. 13.3%
Total acidity. 5.2 g / l
Total Sugars. 0.9 g / l
PH. 3.74

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