'Vinha Grande' Douro Branco by Casa Ferreirinha
Vintage: 2024 / ABV: 13.0% / Vegetarian
Origin: Portugal / Douro
Varieties: 43% Viosinho / 20% Rabigato / 20% Arinto / 17% Gouveio
Tasting notes: Clear bright lemon belies the richness and concentration of this masterpiece. Intense white peach, pear, melon and orange blossom alongside a subtle minerality and buttery toast from the oak. Rich, creamy mouth feel balanced with a refreshing acidity and intense flavours that linger for a long time. Total joy.
Try with: Grilled fish, roast chicken or creamy pasta dishes.
About: The Douro region inextricably linked with Port production has been undergoing a quiet quality revolution in the production of still wines. Casa Ferreirinha, founded in 1952, makes still wine exclusively and has a supurb portfolio to boot. The vineyards for this white are at an altiude of 600m so cool nights slow ripeneing and preserve acidity and flovour intensity which shines through.
