Dona Vitória Grande Escolha Branco - Monte da Ravasqueira

Dona Vitória Grande Escolha Branco - Monte da RavasqueiraThe nose of this white wine from Alentejo enchants with nuances of lemon. Following the aromatic profile further, toasted wood and lime leaves, encouraged by the influence of oak, are added. On the palate, Dona Vitória Grande Escolha Branco from Monte da Ravasqueira starts off pleasantly aromatic, fruit-driven and well balanced. Some wines are dry on the label, others really are. This white wine belongs to the latter, as it was vinified with only 1.8 g of residual sugar. Balanced and multi-faceted, this crisp white wine presents itself on the palate. Thanks to its present acidity, Dona Vitória Grande Escolha Branco appears exceptionally fresh and lively on the palate. The finish of this white wine from the Alentejo region ultimately delights with a good length. The aftertaste is also accompanied by mineral nuances from the clay- and limestone-dominated soils. Vinification of Dona Vitória Grande Escolha Branco by Monte da Ravasqueira The balanced Dona Vitória Grande Escolha Branco from Portugal is a cuvée made from the Antao Vaz and Arinto grape varieties. In Alentejo, the vines that produce the grapes for this wine grow on clay and limestone soils. The grapes for this white wine from Portugal are harvested particularly quickly and at the coolest possible time of day when they are perfectly ripe, in order to preserve their freshness. After hand-picking, the grapes are swiftly brought to the press house, where they are selected and gently crushed. Fermentation then takes place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. After fermentation is complete, Dona Vitória Grande Escolha Branco can continue to harmonize on the fine lees for several months. Food recommendation for Monte da Ravasqueira Dona Vitória Grande Escolha Branco Ideally, enjoy this white wine from Portugal well chilled at 8 - 10°C as an accompanying wine to omelette with salmon and fennel, asparagus salad with quinoa or wok vegetables with fish.