White Sparkling Wine "Caves S. João" - Bairrada Region

Description

Harvest: 2017

Grapes: Bical (40%), Maria Gomes (35%), Chardonnay (10%), Arinto (10%) and Baga (5%).

Vinification: After a very delicate pressing of the grapes, harvested between early and mid-September, the must was fermented for 15 days in stainless steel vats at controlled temperature. The elaboration, following the classic method, began in May 2017 with the draught, with the re-fermentation taking place in a cellar for 15 days at 16ºC, followed by a period of aging in bottle on lees.

Tasting Notes:

• Color: Pale citrine yellow.
• Aroma: Intense, with notes of flower petals, citrus peel, apricot, pineapple and bakery.
• Taste: The aromatic sensations of direct olfaction are confirmed, it is fresh and well balanced.

Serving Temperature: 7/8 ºC

Aging potential: 2 years after degorgement.

Physical-chemical analysis: Overpressure (bar): 5.0; Alcohol (% vol.): 12.2; Volatile acidity (acetic gas/l): 0.27; Total acidity (tartaric g/l): 6.21; pH: 3.16; Total dry extract (g/l): 23.9; Total sugars (g/l): 4.1; Total SO2 (mg/l): 119.

75 cl