Grape variety – 100% Antão Vaz (single grape)
Vintage – 2014
Region – Alentejo
Denomination – IG Alentejano
Type of soil – limestone (the limestone factor will provide to the wine a unique flavour: spicy, red berries, black currants, plums, dry grapes and mineral)
Tasting notes − golden yellow colour, aroma of tropical fruit with well-integrated oak. Expressive and elegant. Fresh and subtle textures. Good acidity. Vibrant character
Winemaking − after sorting, the fully stalked clusters fermented in stainless steel tanks with temperature control for, approximately, 20 days
Ageing – in French oak barrels with “battonage” for 6 months
Alcohol – 14%
Total acidity – 5,0 g/l
pH – 3,3
Total sugar – 2,6 g/l
Wine pairing – ideal with confit cod on coriander risotto
Awards/Reviews – the silver medal assigned on “Grand International Wines Award MUNDUS VINI 2017” in Germany; “Herdade Perdigão Reserva White 2015” was awarded the gold medal and distinguished as the “Best Alentejo white wine”; vintage 2015 was recommended on the “International Wine Challenge”; “Clube Vinhos Portugueses – Jorge Cipriano” rating: 90 points (0-100) [vintage of 2015]
