Quinta do Rocio White 2013
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Quinta do Rocio White 2013

Harvest

2013

Color

White

Country

Portugal

Region

Lisboa

Terroir

Quinta do Rocio single estate.

Vinification Method

This wine was produced with 62,5% Arinto stainless steel; 12.5% Arinto fermented and aged 9 months in oak barrels; 12.5% Chardonnay fermented and aged 9 months in oak barrels; 12,5% Chardonnay stainless steel 75% of this Quinta do Rocio was made with destemming, pelicular maceration and pressing. Cooled to 15ºC, the must passes by a vacuum filter with perlites. The fermentation is achieved through active dry yeasts, the temperature being controlled between 16ºC and 18ºC. The other 25% was produced with 2 equal parts of Arinto and Chardonnay. The must of each varietal fermented in new French oak barrels from Seguin Moreau. The wine ages in the same barrels 9 months. The blend of the barrels and stainless steel is then bottled. The wine stays in bottle 3 months before consumption.

Ageing

The wine ages in oak barrels 9 months. The wine is aged in bottle a minimum of 3 months after bottling.

Tasting Notes

This blend was the most appreciated and defined by José Neiva Correia, searching a rich white, elegant and tasty, excellent to share with the family and friends. Consensus was very aromatic, fruity, rich, with an excellent acidity who gives a very fresh and alive wine. The end of tasting was balanced, long and intense. The fermentation in oak add a unique character and richness with notes of dry fruits well present in the aroma and body.

How to Serve

To serve at the temperature of 10º-12ºC being an excellent aperitif. It complements well strong cheeses, fish in the oven, all the cod fish dishes and poultry.

Gross weight

8,7kgs (6x75cl)

Pallet configuration

128 cases (6x75cl) - 16 cases/level x 8 levels

Euro pallet configuration

96 cases (6x75cl) - 12 cases/level x 8 levels

Case dimensions

310x255x175

Harvest

2013

ABV at 20ºC%

12,5

Volume at 20ºC g/cm3

0,9922

Total dry matter g/dm3

27,1

Volatile acidity (in acetic acid) g/l

0,54

Total acidity g/l

6,22

Fixed acidity g/l

5,68

pH

3,20

SO2 (free) & (total) mg/l

32/127