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Vinha das Penicas

Vinha das Penicas 2019 White

Vinha das Penicas 2019 White

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Vinha das Penicas is a project by Alberto Almeida born in a small rural village in the municipality of Coimbra, S. Martinho de Árvore, in the south of the demarcated region of Bairrada. Professional in the field of Mental Health, with a postgraduate degree in psychology, works in the area of ​​addictions. In his free time, he lives his personal addition, which is working in the family's agricultural tasks helping his parents in the work of the lands with which he has established a strong relationship with nature.
 
Vinification
It is an old-fashioned white, vinified from grapes from centuries-old vines where we find the fernão pires, bical, rabo de ovelha and dona branca varieties, among others unidentified. Fermented in an open press with indigenous yeasts. Aging in cement deposits and in used French oak barrels for 12 months, followed by more than two years of aging in bottle.
 
Analytical Characterization
Alcohol Content (vol.%): 12.5
Volatile Acidity (Ac. Acet/l): 0.39
pH: 3.27
Total Acidity: 6.25
 

The Winery

Vinha das Penicas

Winemaker

Alberto Almeida

Type

White

Region

Bairrada

Grape varieties

Fernão Pires, Bical, Dona Branca, and Rabo de Ovelha

Alcohol content

12.5%

Format

75cl

Tasting

Aroma with hints of orange blossom, lime, white pepper, honey, chalk, light salinity, suggestions for chipped stone and tea notes.

In the mouth it is fresh and structured with a long finish. Alcohol contention and freshness. It is a structured and intriguing wine, tense, complex, full of individuality and character.

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