Monte do Carrapatelo White shows a bright lemony yellow color. With a complex and aromatic nose, the palate is well balanced with good acidity, and an elegant persistent finish.
Any firm or grilled fish will certainly please your friens, Try also a typical specialty such as dried fish or “Bacalhau”.
- climate
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Temperate - hot climate.Continental-mediterranean’, characterized by a low-rainfall, semi-arid growing season and high daytime temperatures. Good summer and pre-harvest thermal amplitude.
- soil
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Magnesian sedimentary loam soils, ranging from sandy-loam to clay loam with marked horizons
- vinification
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Blend: Antao Vaz, Arinto and Viognier. Grapes are hand-selected on a purpose-built selection table; The fruit is instantly cooled to 10ºc on arrival at the winery; Musts are ‘cold-settle’ for up to 2 days prior to fermentation; Innoculation with selected yeasts; Fermentation in steel vats at 14ºC for 3 weeks.