Couquinho 1º Ensaio Reserva Branco 2020

Grape Varieties: Viosinho, Rabigato and Gouveio.

Tasting Note: Deep lemon yellow color. On the nose it has light citric notes of lemon with a smoky touch of toasted wood, and slight sensations of vanilla and butter due to its aging in barrel. In the mouth, its acidity conveys freshness, minerality, with a good fruit character associated with a round and unctuous mouth volume, with a crunchy final touch. Overall, it is elegant and well-structured, revealing high intensity and a long, persistent finish.

Vinification: Grapes from the areas of Pinhal do Douro and Pinhal do Norte, whose average altitudes are around 600 meters. The grapes were harvested by hand, at their ideal maturation point, leading to greater aromatic concentrations, and were subsequently transported in 22kg boxes. After total destemming, it was gently pressed and then transferred to stainless steel vats where fermentation took place at low temperatures, in order to preserve the varietal character of the varieties.

Ageing: The blend aged for 6 months in French oak barrels.

Winemaker: Victor Rabaçal