White Wine Quinta D’Azinheira Colheita 2024, 75cl Douro

Region: Portugal, Douro – Baixo Corgo sub-region. Place of production: Azinheira village, Santa Marta de Penaguião, left bank of the Corgo River. Altitude: Between 300 and 400 metres. Vineyard: Schist soils with high stoniness | Vines aged between 5 and 25 years. Vinification: The grapes, hand-harvested at optimal ripeness and transported in 20 kg boxes, were carefully selected, destemmed, and gently crushed. Pressed in a vertical press. The resulting must was cold-settled for 48 hours at 8 ºC in stainless steel tanks. Alcoholic fermentation took place at 12 ºC over 30 days. Aged for 8 months in stainless steel with lees stirring. Bottled in August 2024. Winemaking: Luís Leocádio. Food pairing: Perfect with fresh, light dishes such as salads, seafood, and grilled fish.