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Picotes Palhete 2023
15,50 €
Its bright, open colour is captivating, but it doesn't show the structure it has in the mouth, which, together with the refreshing acidity and the flavours and aromas of red berries, make it very balanced and delicious.
| Producer | Picotes Wines |
| Region | Trás-os-Montes |
| Grapes | 85% Red: Tinta Gorda, Verdelho Vermelho, Bastardo, Tinta Fina, Tinta de Escrever, Tinta Carvalha e Olho de Rei 15% White: Donzelinho Branco, Bastardo Branco, Malvasia, Verdelho, Formosa (more than a dozen unidentified) |
| Soil | Arribas do Douro in Sendim - Miranda do Douro Vineyards: Carvoeira / Galharda (average age 90 years old) Soils: Granit (predominance of quartz and mica) / Schist |
| Winemaking | Foot trodden with steams in a granite mill / 24h pre-fermentation maceration / Spontaneous fermentation (with indigenous yeasts) in stainless steel / Malolactic fermentation Production: 2750 bottles |
| Aging | 50% in stainless steel vats and 50% in old barrels. |
| Capacity | 750 ml |
| Volume | Alcohol by Volume: 13% |
| Temperature | 14ºC - 16ºC |
| Harmonizations | Folar de Valpaços, grilled Mirandela alheira and partridge with mushrooms. |
LOCATION
Country: Portugal
Region: Trás-os-Montes
Municipality: Miranda do Douro
Locality: Sendim
Terroir: Arribas do Douro
TERROIR
Arribas do Douro International Natural Park
Altitudes 550-750m
Centenary old vines
Native grape varieties
Low incidence of disease
Soils rich in quartz and schist
VITICULTURE
Organic and sustainable viticulture
Preservation of the soil and its native vegetation
Maintenance of green corridors for animals
Maximum care for the environment
"Living soils give us living wines"
HARVEST
Manual harvesting with the utmost care
Fully sanitised equipment
20kg transport boxes
Quick transport to the winery
Harmonious family atmosphere
VINIFICATION
Foot treading
Spontaneous fermentation in used barrels
Native yeasts
Ageing in barrels and stainless steel
Cellar with stable temperature and humidity
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