Cedro do Noval Branco 2021

Named after the emblematic cedar tree that dominates Quinta do Noval's terrace, Cedro do Noval is an authentic expression of the Douro. It is made using carefully selected grapes grown on the highest steeply terraced vineyards of Quinta do Noval, in the heart of the Douro Valley, in Northern Portugal.

Grape Varieties: Cedro do Noval is a blended wine using noble white grape varieties of the Douro Valley: 65% Viosinho, 35% Gouveio.

Tasting Note: Cedro do Noval white 2020 reveals a light crystalline golden colour. The nose combines perfectly fruity, floral and mineral aromas. The palate is crisply fresh. The fruity aromas along with vanilla note make this wine more complex and wide. It is unctuous, fresh, long and full.

Vinification: Fermentation took place in French oak barrels for a period of 20 days at temperatures controlled between 16 and 18°C. No malolactic fermentation.

Ageing: The wine was aged in French oak barrels, with 30% of new barrels, for about 6 months. Bâtonnage was done once a week for 3 months.

Serving Temperature: 9ºC-11°C

Winemaker: António Agrellos