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2020 Textura da Estrela Branco Dão, Portugal
$37.99
Grapes: 60% Encruzado, 25% Bical, 15% Cerceal-Branco.
From vineyards in Vila Nova de Tazem, sub-region Serra da Estrela. 3 different parcels. 25-60 year old vines grown in granite soils Vinification: Decantation for 48 hours was proceeded after destemming and pressing the handpicked grapes (only the gently pressed juice was used to this wine). Wild fermentation took place 60% in a 2500L François Freres foudre, 30% in 500 L François Freres oak barrels and 10% in stainless steel tanks. The wine aged for 11 months “sur lie” without batonnage and other 10 months in stainless steel tanks.
-Importer's note
Specs
- Country Portugal
- Region Dão
- Style White Wine
- Producer Textura
- Farming Practices Organic
- Grapes Encruzado, Bical, Cerceal-Branco
- Food Pairings Meaty Fish, Stinky Cheese, Crunchy Greens
- Characteristics Flexes w/ Food, Savory White, Big Power, Orchard Fruit