Cadão Espumante

Region of origin – Douro | Portugal

Climate

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

Soils

Precambrian schists.

Location of vines – Douro Superior

Varieties

100% Touriga Nacional.

Vinification

Manual harvest to the box, with optimum ripeness criteria since the sharp altitude is decisive at this stage. Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks with controlled temperature at 16-18 ° C. Second fermentation carried out in a bottle according to the champagne method, followed by a minimum stage of 9 months in the bottle.

Tasting Notes

Blanc Noir presents a citrus color of floral aroma. In the mouth has a fresh and elegant attack, has a very fine and persistent bubble.

The palate reveals light and complex flavors of wild fruits and a pleasant balance of very balanced acidity. A persistent, well-integrated mousse.

Alcohol –12.5 % vol.

Gastronomy

Great for starters, salads, light grills and fish. Perfect to accompany appetizers and seafood. It is also one of the few that perfectly match with sushi.

Enology

António Machado