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DENOMINATION
Madeira D.O.P
GRAPE VARIETIES
Verdelho
VINEYARDS & VINIFICATION
Grapes from a single vineyard in the north coast of the Island, São Vicente.
LOT
This Colheita 2006 was produced exclusively with grapes from the same vineyard as the other two that Ricardo Diogo previously bottled (Verdelho 1996 and 2000). It is a small vine currently owned by Mr. Agostinho Andrade Junior family with whom he established a very special relationship since they met in 1994. The fact that the grapes had origin in the north coast of the island, São Vicente, contributed decisively to the great acidity of this wine that almost disguises the concentration obtained by the traditional Canteiro ageing process. In June 2020, 761 bottles were filled, all individually numbered.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Alcohol: 19,30% vol.
Baumé: 1,95
Total sugar: 66 g/l
Volatile acidity: 0,72
Total acidity: 6,77
pH: 3,45
SERVING & CELLARAGE
Serve best at 11/12oC.
This wine was filtered and does not require decanting; it will last and maintain in good condition several months once opened.
TASTING NOTES
Bright gold colour.
Very aromatic! Hint of candied fruit, anise, orange blossom and caramelized quince background. Smooth structure with silky edges and a delicate flavor of sultanas and ripe yellow fruit. Intense refreshing acidity with a smooth balanced finish.
Excellent as an aperitif. Pairs well with cold meat and cheese.
