Sub-region: Vidigueira
Classification: DOC Alentejo
Climate: Mediterranean climate with a continental influence in Spring – Summer.
Soil Type: Schist
Grape Varieties: 100% Antão Vaz
Production: 1.521 bottles
Winemaker: Paulo Laureano
Gáudio Licoroso, a fortified wine made from the Antão Vaz grapes grown on plot no. 3.1.6. whose location is particularly suitable for a special fungus called Botrytes Cinera. After the harvest, the grapes are dried via passerillage, an ancient process for concentrating the sugar and aromatic compounds of the fruit. The grapes are then destemmed and pressed. After 24 hours at a temperature of 8ºC the must is transferred to French oak barrels. As the natural yeast contained in the grapes starts to ferment, the temperature of the must increases, bringing out its full potential. The density and sugar contents are strictly controlled until the intended balance is achieved. Fermentation is then terminated by adding grape spirit that has also aged in our French oak barrels. The wine is then left in the cask to age for a year, resulting in this truly unforgettable nectar.
ABV: 18%
Total Sugars: 1 g/dm3
Total Acidity: 3,87 g/dm3 (Tartaric Ac.)
Volatile Acidity: 0,56 g/dm3 (Acetic Ac.)
pH: 3,89
Colour: Amber.
Aroma: Warm deep honey tinged flavour with notes of white-fleshed fruit jam, nuts and spices.
Palate : Its firm and structured character provides a long and lasting finish. Celebrate your unique moments with Gáudio Licoroso, together with typical Portuguese convent confectionery. Unforgettable!
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