Quinta das Bageiras Avo Fausto branco 2020
Region: Bairrada
Producer: Quinta das Bageiras
The more floral profile is apparent in the elegant aroma, as well as a slight smoke. The mouth is surprising, in its intensity, lightness and almost crisp freshness, resulting in a vibrant and long wine, with great ageing potential.
| Volume | 75.0 cl. |
| Grape Variety | Maria Gomes |
| Drinking window | 2021-2030 |
| Alc. | 13.0% |
| Vinification | Made from Maria Gomes grapes, this wine comes from a vineyard subject to very low production and a relatively early harvest, so that its natural high acidity would give rise to a white wine for ageing. It was vinified in small open containers. Towards the end of fermentation, the wine was transferred to oak barrels. |
| Ripening | in used french oak barrels |
Waar serveer je ’m bij?
Maria Gomes from a vineyard with a very low yield, picked relatively early so that the high natural acidity is kept — and that acidity is the whole plan: this wine is made to grow old. The skins ferment along with the must in small open vats and the last part of the fermentation is finished in oak barrels, after which it ages in used oak. Skin contact in a white wine gives grip, and together with that acidity you get a bottle that works at the table almost like a light red.
Roast veal shin with gremolata
Linguine with clams and chilli
Serveren op 11–13 °C
Frederico and his father Mario Sergio are the third and fourth generations of the Nuno family who make wine in the north of the Bairrada region. They make wines and espumantes that are very easily recognizable for their distinct character.
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