Quinta de Santiago Sparkling Alvarinho Reserva Brut 2023 Vinho Verde 75cl

Quinta de Santiago is a producer from Monção focused on small-scale production, authenticity, and a strong connection to the terroir. The estate's vineyards are based on clay-loam soils with pebbles, in a unique microclimate of Monção and Melgaço.

🍇 Region: Vinho Verde: Monção and Melgaço

👨‍🔬 Winemaker: Abel Codesso

🌱 Grape varieties: Alvarinho

🛠️ Winemaking: The winery's first sparkling wine, with a second fermentation in the bottle using the traditional method.

⏳ Aging: 6 months on fine lees and 12 months in bottle.

🌿 Vineyards: Grapes from Quinta de Santiago in Monção and Melgaço.

🧪 Analysis:
Alcohol content: 12.8%

👃 Organoleptic Test:
- Color: Citrine yellow.
- Aroma: Rich and intense, with citrus fruit and toasted notes.
- Palate: Smooth and fresh, with fine bubbles, delicate mousse, balance and good acidity.

⏳ Potential for Evolution: Good capacity for evolution, maintaining complexity and refinement.

🍽️ Serving suggestion: Ideal as an aperitif or served with seafood, grilled fish, white meat, and oven-baked dishes. Serve between 6ºC and 8ºC.