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Quinta da Devesa White 2023
7,50 €
Intense aroma with notes of tropical fruit and a slight sweet floral flavour. On the palate, it's soft and balanced with a very smooth and persistent finish.
| Producer | Producer: Quinta da Devesa Oenology: Luís Rodrigues |
| Region | Douro |
| Grapes | Gouveio (40%), Malvasia Fina (20%), Viosinho (20%) and Fernão Pires (20%) |
| Soil | Vineyards in shale soils with Sustainable Agriculture Integrated Production guidelines. |
| Winemaking | Careful selection of the best grapes, with manual harvesting. Destemming, crushing and pressing of all the grapes of the day. Decanting at 10ºC for 48 hours to clarify the must and enhance the aromatic expression of the grape varieties. Fermentation with controlled temperature in stainless steel at 15º/16ºC for 6 to 10 days. End of fermentation at 20ºC. Daily bâtonnage. |
| Aging | Stainless steel vats. |
| Capacity | 750 ml |
| Volume | Alcohol by Volume: 13% |
| Temperature | 8ºC - 10ºC |
| Harmonizations | Boiled prawns, grilled sea bream and grilled chicken breast. |
Quinta da Devesa was already included in the first map of the Douro Demarcated Region, created by Baron of Forrester in 1844 Acquired by Fortunato family in 1941 it has been since then dedicated to Douro and Port Wines.
On the Baixo Corgo sub region, and only 10m kms away from Peso da Régua Quinta da Devesa vineyard and winery are located on a promontory which overlooks the confluence of the rivers Douro and Corgo from where a wonderful sight can be enjoyed, covering the valleys of the rivers and mountains of the region.
Its 34 hectares, planted with the grape varieties recommended for the region, go from a quota of 60 m up to 500 m high, part facing south getting an excellent sun exposure, and part facing the buttresses of Marão where it receives natural cool winds This diversity of solar and wind exposure provides diferente levels of grape maturation and development, which allow to temporize harvesting in optimal conditions.
Quinta da Devesa Port Wines, are produced exclusively from lots vinified and aged in the estate.
Since 1941 vintages considered of superior quality by the family winemakers, were kept and stored in wooden barrels in the winery cellars These extraordinary quality wines are used today to produce Quinta da Devesa Port Wines.
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