Conde de Cantanhede Grande reserva branco 2015
€ 25.50
Region: Bairrada
Grapes: 100% Arinto
Wood aging: Yes, 12 months in French oak barrels (and at least an additional 6 months on the bottle).
Description: Straw yellow color and crystal clear. Shades of white pulp fruit and some exotic. Very complex with an extra layer of vanilla and toasty nuances. In the mouth a lot of freshness in combination with structure and woody notes. A subtle powerhouse delicious with grilled fish.
The cream of the crop if you have a white wine with wood bearings. The choice for Arinto is obvious. This grape gives a lot of acidity, is fresh and has a long finish. By letting these ripen on wood you get perfection between freshness and complexity. The Conde de Cantanhede Grande reserva branco has a storage potential of 5 to 7 years. The wine has an alcohol content of 13.5% and is made by winemaker Osvaldo Amado.