2022 Quinta de Sant'Ana Arinto Agua Serra

Arinto here is mid to late ripening. Smooth pressing of whole berry by pneumatic press to extract the best must. Oxidation of the must to keep the wine more stable, requiring less sulfur over time. No sulfur additions. Cold decanting and spontaneous fermentation at room temperature for the part fermented in barrel (40%) and at cool temperatures for the part fermented in stainless steel tank (60%). No nutrients added to aid fermentation. Malolactic conversion for the barrel fermented part. left on fines lees until as late as possible before bottling both in stainless steel tank and barrel, with bâtonnage only when topping up. 20 months aging before bottling. Light filtration at bottling.

"Gradil, Mafra, the Água Serra parcel is a steep south-east facing slope at the southern-most point of the Quinta’s vineyards. Agua Serra means ‘Hill of Water’ and indeed we had to put in good drainage in this parcel as the ground pre-vineyard would get very waterlogged." James Frost, co-owner.

Tasting Note: Golden yellow. Aromas of grapefruit, apricot, honeysuckle and chalky stones, woven into a light smoky, toastiness. Lees contact bestows a lovely weight and graceful texture, lifted and balanced by racy acidity.

Origin:Lisbon, Portugal

Alcohol:13.5%

Blend: Arinto