Barrilário 2023 Douro Branco 75cl

🏷️ Identification

• Producer : Pacheca Farm
• Classification : Douro DOC, Portugal
• Year : 2023
• Winemakers : Maria de Serpa Pimentel and João Silva e Sousa

🍇 Castes

• 35% Códega do Larinho
• 30% Viosinho
• 20% Gouveia
• 15% Arinto

🛠️ Winemaking

• Direct pressing of the grapes
• Utilization of free-run juice in a reducing environment.

🪵 Internship

• Blend of wine aged in:

• French oak vats of 5,000 liters
• Stainless steel sink with staves, for 6 to 7 months.

👃👅 Exam Notes

• Color : Greenish citrine
• Aroma : Very fresh, with notes of citrus fruits (lemon and lime) and a subtle touch of fresh wood.
• Palate : Structured, full-bodied, with a pronounced acidity.
• Final : Long and persistent
• Potential for aging : High

⚗️ Chemical Analysis

• Alcohol content : 13%
• pH : 3.31
• Total acidity : 6.2 g/L
• Residual sugar : 3.29 g/L

🍽️ Pairing

• Mixed salads (Caprese, chicken, smoked salmon)
• Dishes of fatty fish, baked or grilled.
• Creamy rice
• Lean meats