Barao Do Hospital Alvarinho Reserve Branco 2020
White Wine from Moncao e Melgaco, Vinho Verde, Portugal
Barao Do Hospital Alvarinho Reserve Branco 2020
White Wine from Moncao e Melgaco, Vinho Verde, Portugal
Chateau Puybarbe 2017 was awarded 91/100 points by Wine Enthusiast 2021. This 18-month oak-aged cuvée is composed of two-thirds Merlot, one-third Cabernet Sauvignon, and a small portion of Malbec. Once aerated, it reveals fine aromas of ripe red and black fruits beautifully balanced with delicate and spicy oak notes. The palate is rich and dense, well balanced by fresh acidity and supported by fine, silky tannins — a true marriage of strength and elegance. This vintage earned the Firm Favorite Award (Le coup de cœur) and Two Stars in the Guide Hachette du Vin 2021-2022.
Profile:
Intense but very elegant aroma, very faithful to the natural characteristics of the grape variety in its original terroir. Complex, with predominating citrus notes, nuances of some flowers and tea, and a vibrant mineral character that intensifies in the mouth. Structured by nature and with a beautiful acidity, it is a very persistent wine with high aging potential.
Acidity: 6.5 g/L
Food Pairing: Grilled fish, seafood, poultry and white meat, dry cheese and dry cured sausage
Drink By: 2023 - 2031
What’s In It: 100% Alvarinho
How It Was Made:
Soil: Granitic.
Harvest: By hand in 15 Kg cases.
Vinification: The grapes were cooled to 5ºC, followed by gentle destemming and a pellicular maceration for a few hours at low temperature. 50% of the batch: after pressing, the must was clarified by decantation, fermented in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 16°C with the wine remaining on the fine lees for 1 year with regular "Batonnage". 50% of the batch: after pressing, the must underwent a long maceration (8 days at 6ºC) with lees. After this period, the must was decanted, followed by alcoholic fermentation in French oak barrels (30% new, and the rest 2 and 3 years old), where it remained on the fine lees for one year with regular "batonnage". Aged in bottle for 1 year after bottling.