2016 Conceito Sparkling Espumante Brut Nature

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2016 Conceito Sparkling Espumante Brut Nature

Background: made from a 10 year old vineyard in a small granite plateau (600 meter above sea level) in the parish of Freixo deNumão, 15 km to the West of FozCôa. Vinho de mesa Region.
Vineyard Information : A warm and wet winter was followed by a cold and extremely wet spring, demanding for extensive labor to protect the vineyards.
Ripening was slightly delayed and a hot and dry summer, favoring the development of healthy grapes. A globally dry harvest with very welcomed moderate spells of rain ensured what ended up to be a high quality crop.
Soil : granite soil Age of Vine: 10 years
Variety: Grüner Veltliner
Annual Output: 2,000 bottles
Harvest: Mid-Sept, hand-picked in small boxes.。
Color : light yellow
Style/Palate: super dry, with a distinctive silhouette of the wine, aromatic explosion, the balance of acidity and good structure, the end of the perfect durability.
Aroma: fresh and slightly toasted bread
Alcohol: 13% Sugar Residual: 1.6 gram/Liter Acidity: 9.12 g/L PH: 2.88
Drinkable Period: 2019 -2027
Winemaker’s Report: Grapes are refrigerated, and then pressed in pneumatic press. Cold decanting, then fermentation in barrels with controlled temperature and regular batônnage until one month before bottling, in April after harvest. Second fermentation in bottle with classic method. Degorgement in May 2019.
Élevage: 8 months in used French oak barrels with regular bâtonnage. After second fermentation the bottles went through élevage in a cold and constant temperature for 24 months.
Food Pairing: White Fish
Expert Comment: It finishes well, textured and lively. I have really come to like this bottling. This is another fine example, powerful, balanced and lingering.
Score/Award: Wine Advocate : 92 point

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