Quinta da Fonte do Ouro Nobre 2018 Dão Branco 75cl

Produced by Boas Quintas, at Quinta da Fonte do Ouro, in Nelas, this wine originates from the granitic soils of the Dão region and a high-altitude climate that favors freshness, elegance, and varietal expression.

🍇 Region: Dão.

👨‍🔬 Winemaker: Nuno Cancela de Abreu.

🌱 Grape varieties: Encruzado, Arinto and Cerceal.

🛠️ Winemaking: Fermentation in new French oak barrels, with a strong focus on complexity and aromatic precision.

⏳ Aging: Approximately 6 months in new barrels, with bâtonnage.

🌿 Vineyards: Grapes from the granitic terroir of the Dão region, where the altitude contributes to great freshness and longevity.

🧪 Analysis:
Alcohol content: 13%
Total acidity: 5.9 g/l
pH: 3.5

👃 Organoleptic Test:
- Color: bright citrine.
- Aroma: delicate white and yellow fruit, well-matched with notes of toast, butter, and vanilla.
- Palate: mineral, fresh and elegant, with great volume, texture and persistence.

⏳ Potential for Development: 8 to 12 years.

🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve chilled. Excellent with seafood, grilled fish, oven-baked dishes, and medium-intensity cheeses.