Colinas do Douro Reserva 2021 Douro White 75cl

On the slopes of the Upper Douro, at altitude and in soils that are a transition between schist and granite, Colinas do Douro seeks wines of great precision, freshness and terroir identity.

🍇 Region: Upper Douro, in transitional soil between schist and granite.

👨‍🔬 Winemaker: Jorge Rosa Santos and Rui Lopes.

🌱 Grapes: Gouveio, Viosinho and Moscatel Galego.

🛠️ Winemaking: Fermentation focused on expressing the fruit and mineral character, with aging in wood to add depth and complexity.

⏳ Aged: 6 months in 500L French oak barrels with bâtonnage.

🌿 Vineyards: Vineyards in the Upper Douro region, planted at altitude, with a fresh profile and mineral character.

🧪 Analysis:

• Alcohol content: 13.4%
• pH: 3.46
• Total acidity: 5.4 g/L
• Residual sugar: < 1 g/L

👃 Organoleptic Test:

• Color: greenish.
• Aroma: very present fruit, with notes of orange and ripe lemon.
• Palate: structured, with fine toasty notes, lively acidity and a long finish.

⏳ Potential for Evolution: A white reserve with the capacity to develop in the bottle, gaining breadth and complexity.

🍽️ Serving: Serve between 10ºC and 12ºC. Excellent with roasted fish, cod, richer seafood dishes, fish rice, and poultry.