Po de Poeira branco 2023
Region: Douro
Producer: Jorge Moreira (Poeira)
Why we chose this wine
Po de Poeira Branco follows the story of the red Po and also comes from the same north-facing slope as the top wine, but from a part with younger vines. In 2004 they decided to plant a white vineyard with Alvarinho ( a peculiar choice not often seen in the Douro Region) and Gouveio in a small plot with a different soil, more fertile and with more water. This plot has less hours of sun as well, which is perfect to grow white grapes.
This makes for a lighter and more accessible wine, but still with the distinct character that Jorge expresses in his wines. Like the top wine, he does not feel the urge to polish the structure too much and gives free rein to the wild, rough nature of the Douro. The location of the vineyard (Terra Feita near Provesende in the Cima Corgo) has been highly regarded for many years.
This makes for a lighter and more accessible wine, but still with the distinct character that Jorge expresses in his wines. Like the top wine, he does not feel the urge to polish the structure too much and gives free rein to the wild, rough nature of the Douro. The location of the vineyard (Terra Feita near Provesende in the Cima Corgo) has been highly regarded for many years.
| Volume | 75.0 cl. |
| Grape Variety | 50 % Alvarinho, 50% Gouveio |
| Drinking window | 2024-2031 |
| Alc. | 12.5% |
| Vinification | partly in open granite fermentation tanks and partly in stainless steel |
| Ripening | in French oak barrels for 8 months |
Waar serveer je ’m bij?
The same north-facing slope as the big Poeira, and that is why this wine works: a northern orientation in the Douro means less sun and therefore more slowly ripening grapes. Fifty per cent Alvarinho and fifty per cent Gouveio, fermented partly in open granite tanks and partly in steel, then some eight months in oak barrels. Granite tanks keep the temperature stable and the oak gives breadth without flavour: weight eight with complexity ten — more to tell than to carry.
Drie gerechten die werken
Pan-fried skate with mustard and dill
Chicken curry with almond and yoghurt
Risotto with grilled courgette and mint
Chicken curry with almond and yoghurt
Risotto with grilled courgette and mint
Vegetarisch
Roasted pointed cabbage with hazelnut butter
Minder geschikt bij
Heavy stews and anything with a dark gravy. And although it has seen oak, it stays too fine for a grilled piece of red meat.
Voor de Portugees geïnspireerde kok
Moelas com arroz branco — braised chicken gizzards with white rice and bay
Serveren op 10–12 °C
The producer
Jorge Moreira (Poeira)
Jorge Moreira bought a small vineyard in 2001 that no one else was interested in. Against the grain, he made his Poeira there.
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