J Portugal Ramos Vinho Verde Rose
Wine Description
This Vinho Verde rose is a blend of Portugal’s most noble grape Touriga Nacional, and two grapes native to the region – Padeiro and Espareido. The sourcing of the grapes comes from the sub-regions of Lima and Cavado in the Vinho Verde region. The grapes are macerated for a short time for greater texture and then fermented cool in stainless steel tanks to preserve the refreshing acidity and youthful fruitiness. The wine is lightly fined for a brilliant clarity and then bottled for immediate enjoyment.
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Vineyard & Production Info
Vineyard size
16 acres
Soil composition
granite
Training method
Cordon
Elevation:
5 feet
Vines/acre:
800
Exposure:
Southern
Harvest time:
end of September
First vintage of this wine:
2015
Bottles produced of this wine:
26,400
Winemaking & Aging
Varietal composition:
40% Espadeiro, 35% Padeiro, 25% Touriga Nacional
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
15 days
Fermentation temperature:
59 °F
Length of aging before bottling:
4 months
Analytical Data
Acidity:
7 g/L
Alcohol:
11.5 %
Residual sugar:
4 g/L