Tapada do Chaves Vinhas Velhas Branco 2020

History: The history of Tapada do Chaves dates back to the beginning of the 20th century, when the Chaves family planted the first vineyards on the slopes of the Serra de São Mamede in their small tapada, beginning a relationship of passion and dedication to the land. Located in the parish of Frangoneiro, on the outskirts of Portalegre, Tapada do Chaves has been in existence for over a century and assumed a prominent role in the creation of the demarcated region in Alentejo with its wines of protected origin. In Tapada do Chaves there are two of the oldest vineyard plots in Alentejo, in production, with records in the years 1901 for the red vine and in 1903 for the white vine. With 60 hectares of land and 32 hectares of wine-growing heritage, the tapada is located on a granite massif and at a generous altitude, in an area strongly influenced by the orography and agroforestry cover, in a microclimate that is decisive for the quality and typicality of the wines produced there. It is a unique place due to its heritage and potential.

Grape Varieties: Field blend, highlighting Arinto, Malvasia Fina, Fernão Pires, Tamarez and Roupeiro.

Soil Type: Granite

Vineyard: Old vine (1903)

Tasting Notes: Straw green color. Intense and complex aroma, ripe fruit, citrus, flint, orange blossom and also some notes of dried fruits. Lots of balance and elegance in the tasting, excellent volume and very expressive fruit, with firm acidity. Long and persistent finish, with a great presence of fruit and a lot of character.

Vinification: Hand-picked grapes sourced from the “old vines”, planted back in 1903. Hand sorting and full bunch press, followed by fermentation in both stainless steel tanks and French oak barrels.

Ageing: In tank and barrels sur lies for 6 months with batonnage, then in the bottle for 24 months.

Drink between: 2024 to 2035

Serving temperature: 14ºC

Winemaker: Pedro Baptista