Solista Verdelho

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Country: Portugal

Region: Alentejo

Climate: Mediterranean

Soil: Clay-loam

Grape Variety: 100% Verdelho

Classification: Regional

Harvest period:  Between August and September

Production: 3.500 bottles 750 ML

Oenologist: Paulo Laureano, Carlos Rodrigues

Vinification: After static decantation the fermentation was carried out at 15ºC in a stainless steel tank where the wine aged  for 6 months until bottling.

Analysis

Alcohol content: 13% vol.
Total acidity: 6.0 g/dm3
pH: 3.44

Consumption: 2013 -2016

 

Tasting Notes

Colour: Citrus colour.
Aroma: A bouquet of white flowers and fresh tropical fruit, where pineapple notes stand out.
Palate: With a soft beginning, the acidity awakens the senses and prolongs the wine in the mouth along with the floral bouquet and the pineapple notes felt in the aroma. A multidimensional, well-structured wine.

Serving suggestions: It can be served as an aperitif but it is also excellent with fish, seafood or white meats.