Dízimos Reserva 2020
Style: White
Grape varieties: Avesso (70%), Arinto (30%)
Alcoholic strength: 13,5% vol.
Harvest year: 2020
Capacity: 0,75L
A characterful and harmonious wine, aged in used French oak barrels, which gives it more complexity of aromas and flavours wrapped in a smooth texture. The well-marked acidity combines with a denser, creamier body. The finish is intense, persistent and structured, with a strong and seductive mineral expression, which makes this wine ideal for accompanying sophisticated dishes. It has good ageing potential.
It should be served between 10ºC and 12ºC.
24,90 €
Description
About the Wine
Winemaking
The harvest took place at the beginning of September 2020, with ripening already well advanced due to the atypical year, in particular the warm winter, dry spring and summer heatwaves.
The grapes were harvested by hand, with extremely rapid transport to the winery. The must was extracted by pressing the whole bunch, very slowly and gently, in order to obtain cleaner, purer juices. Static decanting was carried out at a low temperature (12ºC) over 48 hours to allow natural sedimentation and cleaning of the juices before fermentation, with only the natural action of cold. The Avesso and Arinto musts were co-fermented in stainless steel vats for around 15 days and then aged in used 225L French oak barrels for 12 months, with regular bâtonnage.
This barrel ageing incorporated structural elements into the wine in the mouth, such as the proteins resulting from the death of the yeasts in the fine lees, as well as micro-oxygenation to form a greater complexity of aromas and flavours, body and structure in the wine. This process preserves and softens the wine’s acidity, which is crucial for its longevity and balance.
TASTING NOTES
Open yellow colour and clear appearance. The profile is fresh, with citrus notes and strong aromas of orchard fruit, emphasizing a hint of minerality. The well-marked acidity and the slight touch of the barrel provide a dense, creamy and balanced body. A well-integrated whole, with an enveloping mouthfeel, persistent acidity and strong minerality, it finishes with a long, round and greedy aftertaste.
Gastronomic suggestion
Boiled, roasted or grilled fish, seafood dishes, cheeses, salads, Asian cuisine, pasta, rices, risottos, cataplanas, egg and almond sweets.
Information
Bottles produced: 3.166
Type of soil: Granítico
Producer: Quinta Miradouro dos DízimosMaximum order quantity: 60
