Quinta de Santiago Alvarinho Reserva Branco 2023

Sub-region: Monção & Melgaço

Soil: Clay-loam with river pebbles.

Exposure: East | West

Grape varieties: Alvarinho

Tasting Note: Citrine appearance. Elegant and complex, with notes of green tea, citrus fruit, and citrus blossoms wrapped in subtle oak. Balanced, full-bodied, and persistent, featuring fruit and a stony intensity. Well-integrated oak that does not overpower.

Winemaking: Hand-harvested in 20kg crates. Destemmed grapes pressed directly. Spontaneous fermentation: 80% in French oak (400L barrels and a 2000L vat) and 20% in stainless steel, followed by aging on the lees. Total aging period: 11 months.

Gastronomy : Seafood, fish, Asian cuisine, white meats (especially poultry), cheeses, and game.

Winemakers: Nuno Mira do Ó and Joana Santiago