Characteristics
PRODUCER: Quinta da Penina
TYPE OF WINE: D.O.P Lagoa
REGION: Algarve - Portugal
GRAPE VARIETIES: Crato Branco (90%), Arinto (10%)
VINEYARDS: Quinta da Palmeirinha (Lagoa) and Quinta da Penina
ALCOHOL: 12%
TYPE OF SOIL: Sandy
VINIFICATION: Grapes are desteemed and crushed. The pulpy mass is pressed and left for two to ten days to clarify. Fermentation lasts for 2/3 weeks at 14º/16º C. Cold stabilization and filtration, before bottling.
Description
It has a nice light citrus color with well-balanced aromas
marked by floral overtones (rose) and white fruits (peach).
In the mouth it is fresh, with excellent acidity and a
long elegant and fresh finish.
Best served at 12º C
