Planalto Reserva Douro DOC - Casa Ferreirinha

Planalto Reserva Douro DOC - Casa FerreirinhaThe nose of this white wine from Douro & Porto convinces with nuances of quince, physalis, blackberry and pink grapefruit.Just its fruity nature makes this wine so special. This Portuguese wine inspires with its elegantly dry taste. It was bottled with only 0.8 grams of residual sugar. As you would expect from a wine in the upper price range, this Portuguese wine enchants with its fine balance despite its dryness. Excellent taste does not necessarily need sugar. On the palate, the texture of this light-footed white wine is wonderfully melting and creamy. Due to the balanced fruit acidity, the Planalto Reserva Douro flatters with a velvety palate feeling, without lacking juicy liveliness. In the finish, this white wine from the wine-growing region Douro & Porto finally inspires with considerable length. Again, hints of lilac and pomelo show up. Vinification of the Casa Ferreirinha Planalto Reserva Douro This elegant white wine from Portugal is made from the grape varieties Arinto, Codega do Larinho, Gouveio, Malvasia Fina, Muscat, Rabigato and Viosinho. After the grape harvest, the grapes are quickly taken to the winery. Here they are sorted and carefully crushed. Fermentation follows in stainless steel tanks and small wood at controlled temperatures. At the end of the fermentation, the Planalto Reserva Douro is aged for 3 months in oak barrels. Food recommendation for the Casa Ferreirinha Planalto Reserva Douro This white wine from Portugal is best enjoyed moderately chilled at 11 - 13°C. It is perfect as an accompanying wine to onion tart with thyme, spicy chestnut soup or leek tortilla.