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100% Riesling 2013
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Stored in tank for 4 months. Bottled early in the New Year to capture its aromatic potential.
Light citric yellow with green touches. Mineral and citric aromas. Palate is fresh and mineral, with fine texture. Long and persistent finish with crisp acidity.
| Weight | 1 kg |
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Country
Portugal
Region
Lisbon
Vineyard location
Gradil, Mafra, medium sloping vineyard on south facing slope with deep cool soil.
Climate
Atlantic influence, typically cool mornings and hot afternoons
Soil type
Calcareous clay
Type
White
Grape varieties
100% Riesling
Classification
Vinho Regional de Lisboa
Viticulture /Winemaking
Selected, handpicked grapes reach the winery in boxes of 20 kg. Smooth pressing of whole bunches by pneumatic press to extract the best must, which is left to settle for one day at 7oC to decant. Fermented in steel vat at low temperatures (12 – 14oC).
Alcohol
12,5%
Total acidity
6.9 g/l
Volatile acidity
0.46 g/l
pH
3,05
Residual sugar
3,4 g/l
Production
3.600 Bottles of 0.75l
Bottling
February 2014
Launching
May 2014
Winemaking
António Moita Maçanita
Viticulture
James Frost
Amândio Cruz