Portugal, Vinho Verde
Loureiro, Alvarinho
Certifications
Alcohol
12.0%
Analytical data
dry
3.0 g/l residual sugar
6.2 g/l acidity
3.2 pH
Vineyard
Northern portugal atlantic terroir, deep granite soil, warm summers and a higher than average precipitaion when comparing to the rest of the country.
Training: Cordon
Soil: Granite
Vine density: 2700
Yield: 13000 hl/ha
Soil Type
Deep granite soil.
Winemaker
António Braga
Viticulture
2500 - 3000 plants/ha; royat pruning; vertical canopy
Vinification
Vibrating hopper, must conducted under inert gases and temperature control. Pneumatic press. Cool settling prior fermentation which occurs at 14 - 16 ºC.
Maturation
Battonage on fine lies in stainless steel tanks
Aromas
Wood: none
Taste
Body: light
Bottling
Size: 0.750l
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