Rovisco Garcia 2016 White
Vineyard
Planted in clay and limestone soils, on a gentle slope facing south, the vine rows are oriented northsouth. The vineyard is managed under an accurate sustainable agriculture farming system.
Vinification
The grapes were handpicked at optimum maturity to small boxes at early morning hours. Grapes are destemmed and pressed. After clarification by natural settling, fermentation occurs at very low temperature for about 8 weeks. Cold grapes were destemmed and crushed followed by a slow alcoholic fermentation process at low temperatures.
Analysis
Total Acidity: 5,3 (g/dm3)
Volatile Acidity: 0,27 (g/dm3)
Residual Sugar: 0,4 (g/dm3)
pH: 3,30
Properties
| Characteristics | |
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The Winery: Rovisco Garcia |
| Brand: Rovisco Garcia | |
| Region: Alentejo | |
| Type: White | |
| Vintage: 2016 | |
| Alcoholic Level: 12,5% | |
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Grape Varieties: Arinto and Antão Vaz |
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Winemaker: Luís Louro |
| Format: 75cl | |
| Tasting | |
| Colour: Citrus yellow | |
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Nose: Fresh and intense ripe citrus aroma, with a slight mineral touch and toasty hints. |
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Mouth: It is elegant and creamy with a balanced acidity and fruit presence. It has a long and intense finish. |
| Consumption: 2017 - 2018 | |
| Serving Temperature: 8º - 10º | |
