Chão dos Eremitas Trincadeira das Pratas Branco 2021

Grape Varieties: 100% Tamarez, whose official name is now Trincadeira-das-Pratas. Tamarez was for many years a very important varietal in Alentejo. Daughter of the crossing between Mourisco branco (Heben) with Alfrocheiro Preto.

Concept: This 100% Tamarez, that lost his name and now is Tricandeira-das-Pratas. This wine tests the potential of one of the ancient varieties of the Alentejo vineyard.

Tasting Notes: Yellow-citrus color, intense fresh nose, citrus notes, almost pineapple, but subtle. Very fine tense attack, good texture, excellent persistence and freshness.

Vinification: The grapes are harvested between 3 and 4 am, direct pressing, without sulfites until the end of fermentation, decanting after 12 hours and fermentation 50% with indigenous in old barrels and 50% controlled in stainless steel vats. 12 months ageing on primary lees without battonage.

Gastronomy: Wine with good acidity, texture and lots of typicality. Good with fattier fish on the grill or oven, seafood accompanied by fat textures.

Winemakers: António Maçanita, Sandra Sárria.

Availability: In 1-3 business days