Arvad Espumante Brut Nature 2021

ARVAD means refuge and was the name originally given over 2.500 years ago by the Phoenician people to the Arade River. Stretching along the left bank of this river, the vine takes root in the hillside oriented to the north with a privileged view over Silves. O

Grape Varieties: Arinto

Tasting Notes: Visual Appearance: Greenish colour with fine and persistent bubble. Scent: The citrus notes are involved in some pastry resulting from aging in the bottle with free yeast. Tasting Notes: The bubble is very elegant, balancing and involving the very refreshing natural acidity that the wine has. Long and persistent finish.

Goes with: Ideal as an aperitif or seafood, Grilled Fish. It should be served at 7-10ºC.

Vinification: Manual harvest for 15 kg boxes and whole bunch directly on the press just using the low pressure juice. Fermentation in clay amphorae with 1 year ageing. Second fermentation was in the bottle with free yeasts (classic method) during 7 weeks at 12ºC. Degorgement in May 2024.

Winemaker: Bernardo Cabral