Cabeça do Pote white

Region of origin – Douro | Portugal

Climate

Resulting from a predominantly continental climate with cold winters followed by very hot summers

Location of Vines –Douro

Soils

Precambrian and antediluvian schists, with some narrow granite seams.

Varieties

Viozinho, Malvasia Fina and Moscatel Galego and other typical varieties of the Douro.

Vinification 

Manually harvested, very selectively to ensure full ripeness criteria. Brief pre-fermentative maceration.

Alcoholic fermentation at a controlled temperature in stainless steel cubes thereby guaranteeing the quality of these wines with their aromas preserved intact.

Tasting Notes

Citrine in colour with splashes of green, fruity, fresh and youthful, smooth to the mouth, with a good body and acidity. Smooth, delicate and refreshing.

Alcohol

12,46 % vol.

Gastronomy

Highly versatile and great with fish, shellfish, barbecues or on its own as an aperitif.

Recommended temperature between 9Cº-12°C.

Enology

António J. Bastos