Covela Reserva Branco 2016

€ 27.50

Covela Reserva Branco 2013 BIO MAGNUM

€ 59.90

A characterful, classic White Reserve made from a blend of Avesso (the main grape at Covela and throughout the sub-region of Baião), Chardonnay and Arinto. The wine is very expressive, floral with notes of peach, apricot and tropical fruits and good intensity. The complexity comes not only from the 14 months spent ageing in French and Austrian oak barrels, but also from its unique blend of these three, complementary grapes. Against a background of the granitic minerality thet is so typical of this sub-region of the Vinho Verde demarcation on the Douro River, a certain creaminess makes its presence felt and the long and elegant finish cries out for food.

Food-Pairing

Ideal with dishes of white meat, fried fish and soft cheeses

Grapes: Chardonnay, Arinto, Avesso

Organic farming. Hand harvested, plot by plot to ensure optimal picking. Transport in small boxes to avoid crushing. Cold skin maceration. Gentle pressing. Fermentation and ageing in French (Allier and Vosges) and Austrian oak casks for at least 14 months. No stabilization or filtration, so beware that deposits may form in the bottle and decanting is recommended. Vegan.

Alcoholcontent

13%

Store & Serve

serve at 8 to 10 C. Is an excellent storage wine.

Vinification

Hand picked, lot by lot, soft pressed and then spontaneous fermentation; so without the addition of yeast. The wine will go sur lie until January. Although this wine is made on the banks of the Douro, it is not allowed to bear the name because the domain is just outside the border of the wine region.

This white wine is therefore sold under the appellation "Vinho Verde", but the winemakers prefer to speak of "Douro Verde".