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2019 Quinta da Pellada 'Primus', Dao, Portugal
$47.00
Primus Branco is an old vine field blend harvested from a single high-altitude parcel at over 500m (1,500 ft) elevation. Comprised of 19+ indigenous white grape varieties, Primus is a rare creature, and a delicious throwback to the traditional field blends of the Dão. Grapes include Encruzado, Cercial, Bical, Verdelho, Málvasia, Terrantez, Cachorrinho, Douradinha, etc. planted to granite with lines of quartz, clay and sand at 500m (1,640 ft) elevation. The see a 24 hour maceration and a very slow cold fermentation, first in stainless steel tanks and then in used barrels. The wine aged for 9 months in concrete eggs on the lees with no additional sulfur. wo additional years of élevage in bottle prior to release.
Specs
- Country Portugal
- Region Dão
- Style White Wine
- Producer Alvaro Castro
- Farming Practices Organic
- Grapes Encruzado, Cercial, Bical, Verdelho, Malvasia, Terrantez, Cachorrinho, Douradinha
- Food Pairings Meaty Fish, Stinky Cheese, Crunchy Greens, Roast White Meats, White Sauce
- Characteristics Flexes w/ Food, Savory White, Big Power, Orchard Fruit, Icon
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