Vinhas do Lasso 2016 White
Geology
Clay-limeston soil, originally from the Jurassic period, with clayey and loamy texture. Soft slopes with southern exposure.
Viticulture Method
Integrated production.
Vinification
Cared vegetation management to optimize the aromatic potential of the grape. Manual harvest. Selection of the best curls at the entrance to the cellar. Destemming and pressing. Clarification of the must by decanting 48-72 hours in the cold. Fermentation with indigenous yeasts in cement tanks with controlled temperature at 15º and 16ºC during fermentation for 14-17 days.
Analysis
Total Acidity: 4.9 (g/L)
pH: 3.37
Properties
| Characteristics | |
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The Winery: Quinta do Pinto |
| Brand: Vinhas do Lasso | |
| Region: Lisboa | |
| Type: White | |
| Vintage: 2016 | |
| Alcoholic Level: 13,5% | |
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Grape Varieties: Arinto (50%) and Fernão Pires (50%) |
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Winemaker: João Lino |
| Format: 75cl | |
| Tasting | |
| Colour: Bright citrine. | |
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Nose: Intense and exuberant aroma of flowers and tropical fruits. |
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Mouth: Vibrant, intense and fresh. In the mouth it has presence and volume. It is creamy, where the Fernão Pires caste, tropical and white fruits notes stand out, combined with the citric notes of the Arinto caste. |
| Serving Temperature: 8 - 10ºC. | |
| Goes well with: Seafood and fish dishes. Cheeses, Salads. Fruit desserts. | |
