Quetzal Família 2012 (Magnum) White
Soil
Sloping slate soils with medium production potential.
Climate
Mediterranean, with some continental influence. Cold winters, with most rainfall between October and February (average annual precipitation around 700 mm) and very hot summers.
Vinification
Our Quetzal Familia White 2012 is pressed from pure Antão Vaz grapes from the estate’s oldest vines. The grapes are harvested by hand and then processed by gravity in our modern winery before being fermented in new 500 liters french oak barrels and matured for over 6 months in barrel with weekly batônnage.
Properties
| Characteristics | |
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The Winery: Quinta do Quetzal |
| Brand: Quinta do Quetzal | |
| Region: Alentejo | |
| Type: White | |
| Vintage: 2012 | |
| Alcoholic Level: 14% | |
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Grape Varieties: 100% Antão Vaz |
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Winemaker: Rui Reguinga and José Portela |
| Format: Magnum | |
| Tasting | |
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Nose: Tropical fruit and a complex hint of dried fruit. |
| Goes well with: Heavy cheeses, spicy meats and complex fish dishes. | |
| Serving Temperature: 10ºC | |
| Tasting Notes: The Quetzal Familia White is only produced in years in wich we can guarantee an extraordinary quality and the magnum will help the wine to remain at its best for a long períod. | |
