The Quinta das Carvalhas Branco was created in 2010 through an ambitious approach to the small white grape parcels located in one of the highest points of the estate, where the Viosinho and Gouveio grape varieties benefit from high altitudes (400m) and cool breezes, providing ideal conditions for the ripening of white grapes.
The presence of Viosinho gives the wine its structure and generous character, as this variety is known for its remarkable ability to interact with wood, while the Gouveio brings freshness, minerality, acidity, and elegance to the wine.
The Quinta das Carvalhas Branco has a citrine colour, standing out for its complexity and freshness. On the nose, it reveals intense yet delicate notes of orange blossom and apricot, complemented by nuances of flint and dried flowers, with an excellent integration of the oak from the ageing process. On the palate, it offers excellent structure and texture, with a volume of fruity flavours combined with a fresh and tense profile, giving it a crisp acidity and remarkable length on the finish.
The grapes are carefully hand-harvested and transported in 20 kg boxes to the winery. After a meticulous manual selection, the bunches are destemmed, and the grapes are gently pressed in a pneumatic press, followed by a 24-hour decantation. The alcoholic fermentation starts in stainless steel vats at controlled temperatures of 14-16ºC. During fermentation, the wine is transferred to 500L French oak barrels (30% new and 70% used), where it finishes fermentation and undergoes ageing for 6 months on fine lees, with bi-weekly battonage.
Plot: Cruz
Grape Variety: Viosinho
Rootstock: 1103P
Total Area: 3.1 hectares
System: Single-row terracing
Altitude: 480m
Exposure: East-facing
Plot: Serra das Galgas
Grape Variety: Gouveio
Rootstock: Rupestris du Lot
Total Area: 0.8 hectares
System: Vertical shoot position (VSP)
Altitude: 470m
Exposure: East-facing
