Sparkling rose Wine

Classification: D.O.C. Vinho Verde
Type: Vinho Verde Sparkling Wine / Reserve Brut
Brand name: Encosta do Xisto – Espumante Reserva Rosé

Acidity: 6,4 g/dm3
pH: 3,22
Sugar: 10 g/dm3
ABV: 11% Vol.

Viticulture

Varieties: Espadeiro
Region: North of Portugal Vinho Verde Region
Soil type: Granite derived
Climate: Mediterranean with Atlantic influence

Harvest:

Month: September
Type: Hand picking

Vinification:

First Fermentation: Stainless steel with controlled temperature, after static decanting.
Maturation: In stainless steel vessels at 8°C.
Second Fermentation: Traditional method, in bottles in the cellar with temperature between 10-12 ° C.
Dégorgement: After 15 months in bottle.

Colour: Light salmon with cooper reflex.
Nose: Fresh red fruits, citrus with emphasis on tangera notes.
Palate: Brut, fruity, lively acidity, long and persistent.

Consumption temperature recommended: 6/8 °C

The Grapes

Espadeiro

Variety with some expansion in the region, but not recommended for subregions Baiao, Monção and Melgaço, and Paiva.

Produces ruby colored wines with a fresh, grapey aroma and flavor. Traditionally vinified in "open spout" at different locations in the region forproduction of rosé wine.

The Vinho Verde

The Portuguese Vinho Verde is unique in the world.

Exclusively produced in the demarcated region of Vinho Verde in northwestern Portugal, it is only produced from the indigenous grape varieties of the region, preserving its typicity of aromas and flavors as unique in the world of wine.

Sparkling Vinho Verde shares the typical Vinho Verde profile, with enhanced aromatic freshness and a greater complexity of flavors. The consumer's preference dictates the choice between Brut Natural and Sweet, depending on the concentration of residual sugar, or between Reserve and Grand Reserve, determined by the time in the bottle.

The vineyard 

In the properties, with about 24 hectares of vineyards, you can find the best grape varieties of the region, giving rise to white wines (Loureiro, Alvarinho, Trajadura and Pedernã), much respected in the region.

The harvest is carried out manually, with the separation of grape varieties, to allow a separated vinification, for later the lots being made in accordance with the characteristics of the wines produced.

In our estate, in the north of Portugal, you can find the cellar where all our Vinho Verde is made, with the most recent processes, using exclusively grapes from our own vineyards.