GRAPES: The grapes were grown in our vineyards in the Douro Superior and include the varieties: Rabigato, Viosinho and Moscatel Galego Branco.
VINIFICATION: The wine is vinified in our Winery, at Quinta das Marvalhas, in the heart of the Douro Superior. The Winery is equipped with the most modern technology, which enables a complete control of temperature, essential on a region of extreme climates.After grapes arrive at the winery, we eliminate clusters which are not in perfect condition following total de-stemming, smooth crushing and skin maceration for about 12 Hours. After this period in inert atmosphere, pressing takes place in a pneumatic press. The wines are clarified for 24 to 48 hours, depending on the variety and state of ripeness of the grapes. Hyperreduction pre-fermentative followed by alcoholic fermentation at 13ºC.
TASTING NOTES: The wine is well balanced, ripe and rounded, mineral and fresh, with delicious flavours of peach and apple with a succulent crisp finish.
Serve slightly chilled between 8 and 12ºC.
TECHNICAL NOTES
APPELLATION: DOC DOURO LOT: QBVB18 (55% Rabigato, 40% Viosinho and 5% Moscatel Galego branco)
VINEYARDS: Bispado Vineyards in the Douro Superior
WINE AGING: Stainless steel
ALCOHOL: 12.8%
TOTAL ACIDITY: 5.30 g/L (tartaric acid)
VOLATILE ACIDITY: 0.20 g/L (acetic acid)
pH: 3.36
Free SO2: 25 mg/L
SO2 Total: 117 mg/L
RESIDUAL SUGAR: 3.5 g/L