Encosta da Capela Reserva Alvarinho

The Encosta da Capela grapes come from our own production, in S. Paio - Melgaço. Coming from old vines, in a simple cordon and on a sunny slope. The vineyards are planted in small terraced plots on the west-facing slopes, at an altitude that varies between 100 – 400 meters. The soils are sandy with the presence of granite in the subsoil.

Winemaking

The harvest is manual.

The grapes are de-stemmed and pressed whole. After clarification of the must, fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks with temperature control. The wine ages in contact with the fine lees until bottling. Before being sold, it remains in the bottle for a minimum of 6 months in the cellar.

Test results

A wine with a bright, citrine color. On the nose it reveals itself to be young with high aromatic intensity. The stone fruit and tropical notes stand out, integrating well with a more floral and citrus component. In the mouth it is very tasty and fresh, combined with vibrant acidity. The wine finishes long and persistently.

With high bottle aging capacity.