CH by Chocapalha Branco
Wine Description
CH by Chocapalha is an homage to the Swiss origins of the Tavares da Silva family. A classic, elegant and rich style of Arinto, this limited production wine is produced from single plots of the estate’s oldest vineyards.
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Vineyard & Production Info
Production area/appellation:
Lisbon Wine Region, DOC Alenquer
Vineyard size
part of 2,2 ha acres
Soil composition
limestone
Elevation:
820 feet
Exposure:
North East
Harvest time:
mid of September
Bottles produced of this wine:
2,432
Average Vine Age:
29 years
Certifying Organizations:
IVV / Viniportugal
Sustainability Certification:
certified, not stated on label
Winemaking & Aging
Varietal composition:
100% Arinto
Fermentation container:
Neutral French Oak Barrels
Maceration technique:
no maceration
Malolactic fermentation:
partial
Fining agent:
vegan
Type of aging container:
French oak; neutral
Size of aging container:
500 l
Length of aging before bottling:
9 months
Total SO2
101
Analytical Data
pH level:
3.14
Acidity:
7.4 g/L
Alcohol:
12.5 %
Total SO2
101
Residual sugar:
1.8 g/L
Wine Production
After an intricate selection, whole cluster grapes are pressed via pneumatic press, followed by fermentation in neutral French oak barrels at low temperatures. The wine then stays in contact on the lees for 12 months. Before release, the wine ages for a minimum of 1 year in the bottle.
About the Vineyard
Produced from very old Arinto vines planted north-facing and surrounded by a beautiful Mediterranean forest. This special plot always delivers an amazing and strong character of minerality, salinity and freshness.
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