Quinta Várzea da Pedra Reserva 2015 White
Concept
This wine expresses in its essence the freshness, minerality and acidity characteristic of the wines of this region, as well as the potential for complexity and aging conferred by fermentation and aging in French oak barrels.
Vineyard
Selection of the best Arinto and Fernão Pires grapes from 'Vinha da Gafa', next to the Sanguinhal, a vineyard with southeast exposure and claylimestone soil.
Climate
Atlantic, influenced by the mesoclimate of the Serra do Montejunto.
Vinification
Manual Harvest for boxes of 10kg, with total destemming, using only grape must drops, fermentation in new French oak barrels at 16°-18ºC for 15 days, followed by 9 months stage.
Stage
9 months in Barrels with long battonage, 7 months in the bottle
Properties
| Characteristics | |
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The Winery: Quinta Várzea da Pedra |
| Brand: Quinta Várzea da Pedra | |
| Region: Lisboa | |
| Type: White | |
| Alcoholic Level: 13% | |
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Grape Varieties: Arinto and Fernão Pires |
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Winemaker: Rodrigo Martins |
| Format: 75cl | |
| Tasting | |
| Colour: Citrus colour | |
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Nose: Fine and delicate fragrance, very complex |
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Mouth: Fresh, structured and intense with very long after taste |
| Serving Temperature: 12ºC | |
| Goes well with: Wide range of gastronomic harmonies, ranging from the fattest fish to the meats and cheeses, especially curated | |
| Evaluation | |
| Evaluation: International Wine Challenge de Londres 2018 - Silver Medal - 92 points | |
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Classification: Concurso de Vinhos de Lisboa 2017 - Gold Medal; International Wine Challenge 2017 - Commended |
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Classification: 34º Festival do Vinho Português 2017 - 1st prize |
