VALE DA MATA BRANCO 2021 0.75

Product: VALE DA MATA BRANCO 2021 0.75

Country of origin: Portugal

Producer: Rocim Estate

Origin: Cortes, Leiria - Lisbon Region

The “Vale da Mata” Branco is an authentic wine that uniquely reveals the terroir of the region, marked by the freshness and minerality of the Atlantic Ocean.

Grape varieties: Arinto, Vital and Viosinho

Winemaker: Pedro Ribeiro and Catarina Vieira

Exam Notes

Color: Golden with greenish undertones.

Aroma: A fine, mineral, and complex aroma, resulting from fermentation and aging in barrels.

Palate: Good volume on the palate, pronounced acidity and minerality, which will allow it to evolve well in the bottle.

Pairing: To accompany oven-baked fish, cod, shellfish, sushi, and also soft sheep's cheese.

Serving: Serve at a temperature of 10-12°C.

Storage: Store lying down at a temperature of 15°C.

Winemaking: Hand-harvested in 12 kg boxes on September 14, 2021. In the winery, the grapes underwent selection on a vibrating sorting table. Fermentation took place in 500 L French oak barrels at a temperature of 16.5ºC.

Aging: Aged in 500L French oak barrels for a period of six months.

 

Awards and Reviews:

89 points. “Wine Enthusiast” – 2014 Vintage

88 points. “Wine Enthusiast” – 2014 Vintage

16.5 pts. Julia Harding | Jancis Robinson – 2014 Harvest

"Highly Recommended" by Wine Magazine – 2016 Vintage

17.5 pts. JULIA HARDING | JANCIS ROBINSON- 2017 Harvest

91 points. Wine Enthusiast – Feb 2019 – 2017 Vintage

90 points Mark Squires | Robert Parker – December 2020 – 2019 Vintage

Alcohol content: 12.5% ​​vol.

Capacity: 75cl

Quantity per box: 6

Box Type: Card

Allergens: Contains sulfites.