QUINTA DOS FRADES
VINHA DOS SANTOS
Technical Data
  • The Wine:  A modern wine, fruity and mineral, with a smooth and fresh flavour followed by a fruity aftertaste. Ready for consumption at an early age.

  • Grape Varieties:  Malvasia Fina, Gouveio and Rabigato.
  • Region:  DOURO DOC
  • Age of Vines:  40 Years
  • Soil:  Schist
  • Type:  White
  • Alcohol:  12%
  • Vintage:  2021

  • Grapegrowing and winemaking:  The vines are laid out on traditional terraces. The grapes are manually harvest, on arrival at the wine cellar the grapes are placed in the pneumatic press and pressed in a gentle manner. After pressing the must is cold decanted for 48 hours at a low temperature. Atfer this decantation process the must is put through the alcoholic fermentation with temperature controlled.

  • Maturation:  Aged in stainless steel vat for 4 months over fine lees.

  • Bottling:  Bottled in February 2022
    20.000 bottles (volume 0.75l)

  • Tasting Notes:  Appearance: Clean, bright and citrus colour;
    Nose: Citrus notes and slight floral notes.
    Palate: Dry, unctuous and vibrant acidity. Long finish with some fruit and complexity given by the grape varieties from the blend.

  • Wine Serving Suggestion:  Serve at a temperature of 10°C (50 °F), to accompany every type of fish and shellfish, white meats, salads and soft cheeses.

  • Allergens:  Contains sulphites

  • Wine Maker:  Anselmo Mendes