Quinta Várzea da Pedra Branco Macerado 2022

The key to our indigenous terroir - Vinha Velha, Vinha da Gafa, Vinha da Frente. A blend from 11 portuguese grape varieties with a slight skin contact maceration.

Grape Varieties: Fernão Pires, Arinto, Vital, Seara-Nova, Alicante Branco, Malvasia-Rei, Moscatel Graúdo, Viozinho.

Soil: Clay-limestone

Climate: Atlantic, influenced by the mesoclimate of the Serra do Montejunto and Obidos Lagoon.

Tasting Notes: Skin Contact Wine, with herbal aromas and stone fruits, with floral and mineral nuances. Full and intense on the palate, vibrant, with a very long and pleasant finish.

Vinification: Hand harvested, with total destemming, pre-fermentative skin maceration in lagar and natural fermentation.

Fermentation: Natural. In Stainless Steel. Malolactic Fermentation Completed.

Ageing: 10 months on lees in stainless steel tank.

Pairing: Ideal for all sea food dishes, as well as soft meats and soft cured cheese.

Best Served: 12ºC / 2023-2028

Winemaker: Rodrigo Martins