Marquette White
Douro
Origin
Country: Portugal Region: Douro
Grape varieties
Viosinho, Gouveio, Arinto.
Viticulture
Climate: Mediterranean Soil: Schist
Vinification
The hand picked grapes were brought to the winery and sorted. The delicately crushed and pressed berries were then fermented with temperature control up to 18ºC. After fermentation we aged it for two month on the lees. Alcohol content: 19,5% vol. Total acidity: 5,7 g/l Ph: 3,21 Sugars: 4,7 g/l
Certification
The quality of this wine is certified by the Wine Institute of Douro and Porto.
Tasting notes
Colour: Straw green. A full nose of tropical fruits backed with some citrus, reminiscent of pear, passion fruit, and lemon zest blended with a touch of white pepper. This smoothly textured medium to full bodied white exacerbates limoncello, fine minerality, and a clean citrus flavour that lingers on and excites the taste buds.
Gastronomy
Try it with: dessert, nuts or cheese.
Preservation
Keep the bottle lying down in a cool, dry place.
Degustation
Temperature: 8°/ 12° C Serve chilled: 6°/ 7° C
