2021 Muxagat Branco, Douro, Portugal
$19.99
Grapes: 60% Rabigato, 30% Arinto and 10% Gouveio
Vinification: The grapes are harvested by hand from a vineyard in Fonte Longa and arrive at the winery in 20kg boxes and cool for 12 hours. Grapes are hand sorted and pressed in vertical press with stems and the must is settled in underground stainless steel tanks. Fermentation is done with indigenous yeast only. Aging in used French oak barrels for 10 months on fine lees.
Age of vine: 18 years
Production: ~5,700 bottles annually
Specs
- Country Portugal
- Region Douro
- Style White Wine
- Producer Muxagat
- Farming Practices Biodynamic
- Grapes Rabigato, Arinto, Gouveio
- Food Pairings Aperitif, Fried Food, White Sauce, Roast White Meats
- Characteristics Aromatic, Stone Fruited, Flexes w/ Food, Leon Circle Pick