VALE DE LOBOS SPARKLING WHITE WINE

TYPE: Brut White Sparkling Wine

CLASSIFICATION: D.O.C. do Tejo

VARIETIES: Fernão Pires

TYPE OF SOIL : Calcarious-Clay

CLIMATE : Dry Mediterranean

WINEMAKING: This sparkling wine was produced by traditional methods. The base was a wine made with temperature control. Inoculated with selected yeast for the achievement of sparkling wine, it fermented in a cold chamber for 3 months. Then, it stayed inside bottles during, at least, 12 months, until the degorgement, which only takes place when it is necessary.

TASTING: With a citrus colour, it has a fine and persistent bubble. Produced by the traditional method, it has a  fruity aroma with notes of citrus and nuts. It is smooth in the mouth with a very good acidity. Best drunk between 8º and 10ºC, excellent as aperitif but it goes very well with fish , seafood and delicate cheese.

ALCOHOL: 12% vol.