Monte Cascas Colheita Branco Douro
8,79 €11,72 €/L
Códega do Larinho from three vineyards above 400 metres, fermented at 14 ºC. Peach, white flowers and a long finish.
Description
Monte Cascas Colheita White Douro 2023 — Códega do Larinho from three high vineyards
Cold-fermented at 14 ºC and given three months in used French oak. Peach, white flowers and a long finish.
Three Douro vineyards between 405 and 409 metres, aged 30, 15 and 54 years, unilateral cordon, on rocky slate. Mountain country with hot, dry summers — altitude is what keeps a white fresh here.
The blend is 50% Códega do Larinho, 30% Gouveio and 20% Viosinho, hand-harvested in the first week of September. Destemmed and crushed straight to tank, 48 hours of cold soak, fermentation at 14 ºC, then three months in used French oak. 13% alcohol.
Lemon in colour. Peach, white flowers and pear on the nose. The palate carries stone fruit and lemon, medium-bodied and balanced, closing long.
Serve at 12 ºC. Drink through 2029. Pairs with soft cheese, small plates, seafood, fish dishes and pasta. First vintage produced: 2008.
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Additional information
| Brand | Monte Cascas |
|---|---|
| Type | White |
| Range | Colheita |
| Castas | 50% Códega do Larinho, 30% Gouveio, 20% Viosinho |
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