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DENOMINATION
Madeira D.O.P
GRAPE VARIETIES
Verdelho & Boal
VINEYARDS
Verdelho grapes from various quality vineyards from Prazeres and São Vicente, Boal from Campanário. Grapes pressed in a continuous press.
LOT
After the three previous wines of this kind, we decided to change the VB style and started adding younger wines to increase dryness in this fourth release. This VB is the first to show the Boal predominance over Verdelho, in a proportion of 66% to 34%. During the preparation of this VB Lot 4, Ricardo Diogo chose two casks of Boal from 2008 with only 170 liters therefore higher in concentration (reinforcing the structure and acidity). To that blend, an extra-dry Verdelho was added from 2010, with an intense aroma, that increased the exuberance of this wine. In March 2016, 1560 bottles have been filled.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Alcohol: 18,40% Vol.
Baumé: 1,2
Total Sugar: 52 g/l
Volatile Acidity: 0,50
Total Acidity: 6,29
pH: 3,48
SERVING & CELLARAGE
Serve best at 11/12oC.
This wine was filtered and does not require decanting; it will last & maintain in good condition several months once opened.
TASTING NOTES AND HARMONIES
Light gold colour.
Exuberant and fresh aromas, good mineral, green tea, mango and lemon zest, so pure and energetic, leaving a firm and fresh dryness. Harmonious, consistent soft end.
Excellent as an appetizer, fish stew, fried swordfish eggs, marinated and or smoked fish.
