Quinta dos Roques Reserva 2022 Dão Branco 75cl
Description
🍇 Region: Dão (DOC)
🌱 Grape varieties: Encruzado (80%) fermented and aged for one year in French oak barrels, the remaining 20% (Cerceal, Bical, Malvasia Fina and Gouveio) without any oak aging.
🛠️ Winemaking: Partial destemming and gentle pressing of the grapes, followed by gentle pressing in an automatic press. Must clarified by gravity and decantation; fermentation with selected eggs at a temperature of 18-24ºC and aging with “battonnage” of the Encruzado occurred in French oak barrels for 1 year and the remaining 20% (4 varieties) in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 16–18 °C.
⏳ Aging: Partial aging in barrels and stainless steel.
🧪 Analysis:
Alcohol content: 14.1% vol.
👃 Organoleptic Test:
- Color : light straw, clear.
Aroma : Citrus fruits.
- Palate : fresh, structured, long finish.
⏳ Potential for Evolution: Suitable for bottle aging.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve at 12–14 °C; pairs well with seafood, fish, and spiced cuisine.
