Zig Zag 2023, Atlas Land
Region: Algarve
Producer: atlasland (Filippo Pozzi)
The grapes for these wines come from a vineyard planted in 1990 on a gentle north-facing slope. A field blend of mainly Castelão, Boal Branco and Boal Roxo on sandy soil, 3 Km from the ocean. It shows good concentration without stellar alcohol levels, retaining the typical oceanic freshness of this site.It comes out as light palhete even with the longer maceration, bringing a coastal feel to the glass. Fine structure with a touch of bitterness and aromatics that remember the wild shrubs growing on the coast.
| Volume | 75.0 cl. |
| Grape Variety | Field blend of mainly Castelão, Boal Branco and Boal Roxo |
| Drinking window | 2025 |
| Alc. | 12.5% |
| Vinification | Zig Zag is picked the second week of September over two days. Grapes are kept in a cold lagar, both whole cluster and de-stemmed where they slowly start to ferment. We punch down by hand and after nine days everything is pressed to tank where the wine ages until bottling. |
| Ripening | In stainless steel tank |
Waar serveer je ’m bij?
A field blend of Castelão with Boal Branco and Boal Roxo on sand, from a north slope planted in 1990 — red and white mixed in the same vineyard, as it used to be done. Picked over two days in September, part destemmed, part whole-bunch into the open vat, and aged in steel. The result is a wine that changes direction in the glass, which explains the name.
Drie gerechten die werken
Grilled prawns with garlic and chilli
Pan-fried sole with capers
Grilled pork with lemongrass
Pan-fried sole with capers
Grilled pork with lemongrass
Vegetarisch
Grilled corn with lime and paprika
Minder geschikt bij
Substantial stews and game.
Voor de Portugees geïnspireerde kok
Xerém com carne de porco — coarse maize meal with pork, the farmhouse cooking of the Algarve
Serveren op 13–14 °C