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DENOMINATION
DOP Madeirense
GRAPE VARIETIES
Verdelho & Sercial
HARVEST
Grapes harvested at the end of September.
VINIFICATION
Grapes were carefully selected and transported in boxes of 20 kg. Half of the Verdelho was vinified by foot trodden and endured cold maceration during 3 days, the remaining 50% has been vinified with the whole grape in a press. The Sercial by direct pressing and both were fermented at controlled temperatures between 10oC and 15oC. In October 2020, 3811 units were bottled.
LOT
96% Verdelho from Raposeira, Seixal and São Vicente.
4% Sercial from Seixal.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Alcohol: 11% vol.
Total acidity: 6,82
Residual sugar: 0,6 g/l
pH: 3,30
MATURATION
50% of Verdelho aged for 1 year in new and used French oak casks; the rest in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature.
SERVICE TEMPERATURE
Recommended temperature 10/12oC.
TASTING NOTES
Citrus colour.
Subtropical fruit with a volcanic note, typical of the poor basaltic soils of the north of the island. Nuance of toast with subtle wood nicely integrated.
Dry yet creamy on the palate, standing out for its refreshing acidity highlighting the pleasant savoury aftertaste.
Excellent as an appetizer, with seafood, limpets, grilled or marinated fish.
