Vitor Claro Domino Monte Pratas 2016 White
€ 22.02
Golden color. Mineral nose, with a slight reduction. Light quince jelly. The taste is also strikingly mineral, with freshness and a sober character, far removed from any sweet fruit model. The aftertaste is reminiscent of the salt of rock water.
Vitor is one of Portugal’s great young Chefs, and he’s been making his way as a Restauranteur both in Portugal and abroad. After getting the wine bug from Dirk Niepoort, he decided to take matter in his own hands (literally) and craft one of Portugal’s craking new explorations of the Alentejo’s Serra de S.Mamede, and in Castelo Rodrigo with his newest Colmeal Wines. For Vítor Claro, work in the fields must ensure that the grapes are good, that they have grown healthily, that the plant has the nutrients it needs and that it is protected from pests and diseases.
Food pairing
A versatile wine and delicious aperitif. Delicious with tapas, pasta dishes, salads, grilled fish and seafood
Grapes: Field blend
The grapes come from a private vineyard near Portalegre. It is a blend of old grape varieties, including grapes such as Arinto, Fernão Pires, Alicante, Tamarez and Perolo. The grapes are fermented together in used oak barrels and the wine is aged on the lees for 11 months before bottling.
Alcoholcontent
12%
Store & Serve
To store and drink until 10 years after the vintage year. Decant this wine several times before serving.
Serve at 10-12 ° C
Critics & Awards
Region: Alentejo
