Esporao Quinta dos Murcas 'Assobio' White

Tasting Notes

Refreshing white with crisp acidity and tropical fruit notes.

About

Part of the Alentejo's montado ecosystem (cork oak forests), in Portugal, Herdade do Esporão has extraordinary conditions for wine grape cultivation.

Viticulture: Respecting the wine tradition of the oldest demarcated wine region in the world, these wines are produced based on their native varieties. Versatile and gastronomic, they embody the cooler side of the Douro. Near one of the boundaries of Quinta dos Murças, we find steep slopes forming a valley. In this spot, mostly facing north, more protected from the sun, when the wind passes we hear it whistles (or 'assobiar' in Portuguese). The Assobio white comes from 15 - 20 year old vineyards, planted on schist and granite soils.

Winemaking: Manual harvest, followed by de-stemming, gentle press and alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks. The resulting wine is rested in tanks on fine lees before bottling.

Ideal with...

Grilled and Roasted White Meats, fish, shellfish, pizza, pasta, salads, mild creamy cheese.

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