A&D Wines Casa do Arrabalde 2024 Vinho Verde Branco 75cl
Description
Located in the Baião sub-region, Casa do Arrabalde has its vineyards situated at an altitude of 490 meters. Rooted in granitic soil and produced using organic methods, the vineyards feature the Avesso, Alvarinho, and Arinto grape varieties, which benefit from significant temperature variations.
Features
- 🍇 Region: Baião
- 🌱 Castes: Avesso
- 🪨 Soil type: Granitic
- ⛰️ Altitude: 490m
🛠️ Winemaking
The grapes arrive at the winery in 24kg boxes. They are manually selected, followed by destemming, skin maceration, and gentle pneumatic pressing. The must ferments in stainless steel tanks at low temperatures. Light stabilization and filtration follow. No animal products are used in the process, and this wine is suitable for vegan consumers. Special care was taken in the winemaking process, minimizing any intervention.
👃 Organoleptic Test
Expressive, fresh aroma with citrus notes like grapefruit and bay leaf. On the palate, it shows a vertical profile, mineral and tropical fruit notes, with acidity providing tension and a vibrant, persistent finish.
🧪 Analysis
- Alcohol content: 12% vol.
- Total acidity: 5.8 g/dm3
- pH: 3.23
- Free SO₂: 15 mg/dm3
- Total SO₂: 59 g/dm3
🍽️ Service
Serve at 10–12ºC. Ideal to accompany oily fish, poultry and gourmet dishes.
