Pôpa Selection Branco 2023

A YOUNG & AROMATIC white, bold in the mouth. The Pôpa Unoaked wine range was designed to enjoy and celebrate the youthfulness and freshness of wines. They are low in alcohol, fruity and mineral, perfectly representing the new Douro wines. Creating them, we looked for simplicity and lightness to celebrate every moment with a glass of wine.

Grape Origin: Baixo and Cima Corgo.

Grape Varieties: 40% Verdelho, 20% Viosinho, 20% Gouveio, 10% Códega do Larinho and 10% Malvasia Fina.

Altitude: 50 to 500 meters.

Soil Geology: Schist.

Vines aGE: 25 Years Old.

Vinification: Our production process began with the reception of the grapes in small 20kg boxes, ensuring the preservation of their quality. Total stemming of the bunches and a delicate crushing and pressing to separate the liquid from the masses; cold decantation for 24 to 48 hours, thus increasing the purity of the wine. Alcoholic fermentation occurred spontaneously in our stainless steel vats, with temperature control to maintain ideal conditions. Finally, the wine aged on fine lees, giving it depth and complexity.

Ageing: 10 months in stainless steel vats.

Pairing: Dishes of some lightness and refinement, fresh flavors, various and crunchy textures. Its service temperature, lower than 10º/12ºC, will be perfect for most confections. However, freshness should prevail in the dish, as well as medium size in the structure of the dish.