Sparkling White Brut "Caves S. João" - Bairrada Region
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Description
Harvest: 2017
Grapes: Bical (40%), Maria Gomes (35%), Chardonnay (10%), Arinto (10%) and Baga (5%).
Vinification: After a very delicate pressing of the grapes, harvested between early and mid-September, the must was fermented for 15 days in stainless steel vats at controlled temperature. The elaboration, following the classic method, began in May 2017 with the draught, with the re-fermentation taking place in a cellar for 15 days at 16ºC, followed by a period of aging in bottle on lees.
Tasting Notes:
- Color: Pale citrine yellow.
- Aroma: Intense, with notes of flower petals, citrus peel, apricot, pineapple and bakery.
- Taste: The aromatic sensations of direct olfaction are confirmed, it is fresh and well balanced.
Serving Temperature: 7/8 ºC
Aging potential: 2 years after degorgement.
Physical-chemical analysis: Overpressure (bar): 5.0; Alcohol (% vol.): 12.2; Volatile acidity (acetic gas/l): 0.27; Total acidity (tartaric g/l): 6.21; pH: 3.16; Total dry extract (g/l): 23.9; Total sugars (g/l): 4.1; Total SO2 (mg/l): 119.
75 cl
Suggested Use
Recommended dishes: Appetizers with sweets, fish, white meats and desserts.
Nutritional information
Physical-chemical analysis: Overpressure (bar): 5.0; Alcohol (% vol.): 12.2; Volatile acidity (acetic gas/l): 0.27; Total acidity (tartaric g/l): 6.21; pH: 3.16; Total dry extract (g/l): 23.9; Total sugars (g/l): 4.1; Total SO2 (mg/l): 119.
Origin of raw materials
Harvest: 2017
Grapes: Bical (40%), Maria Gomes (35%), Chardonnay (10%), Arinto (10%) and Baga (5%).
Vinification: After a very delicate pressing of the grapes, harvested between early and mid-September, the must was fermented for 15 days in stainless steel vats at controlled temperature. The elaboration, following the classic method, began in May 2017 with the draught, with the re-fermentation taking place in a cellar for 15 days at 16ºC, followed by a period of aging in bottle on lees.
