Conclave Alvarinho

Specifications

ALVARINHO WINE

The Alvarinho wine is customized and differs from the others for its balance of citrus color, light and fresh palate, fruity, distinctive and unique, mouth full of aroma and pleasant lingering post-mouthed, and are by their originality, one of the best wines in the world.

Although it is produced in the “Vinho Verde Region”, the Alvarinho wine, born in Sub-Region of Monção and Melgaço, is distinguished from other white wines of the region, not only for its chemical composition but also for its level of sensory analysis.

Characterized by an extremely rich, diverse and complex aromatic component, the Alvarinho has a delicate aroma and it’s known for its caste with an intense, fine and subtle fruity taste, which can be detected by its basic flavors of diverse natures: peach, banana, passion fruit, apricot, lychee, lemon, hazelnut, amongst others.

In flavor it is harmonious, full-bodied, persistent, soft, dry complex. The quality, balance and potential of Alvarinho are achieved after a few months in the bottle and should be consumed preferably in the following year after its production.

TERRAS DE CONCLAVE

As in early times when the Celtic priests would gather in these lands once a year for the election of their high-druid, so do the grapes reunite once a year for the production of this precious nectar.

Terras de Conclave is a wine that comes from the sub-region of Monção. Its lightness, youth and freshness makes it a harmonious and tasteful high quality green wine.  

This Alvarinho wine demands to be drunk cold, at a temperature between 8 and 10 ºC but slowly cooled in order to preserve its aroma. Preferably served in a frappe it also requires opening the bottle 30 minutes prior to drinking. A remarkable wine to go along with seafood, poultry meat, codfish dishes, smoked or fresh fish.

General information

Brand: Terras de Conclave

Category: White Wine

Owner: Terras de Conclave, Agro-Turismo, Lda.

Harvest Year: 2012

Classification: Green Wine / Sub-Region of Monção and Melgaço

Caste: Alvarinho 100%

Alcoholic strength: 12,0 % vol.

Total Acidity: 6,10 g/L

Volatile acidity: 0,30 g/L

pH: 3,36

Residual Sugar: 5,2 g/L

Preparation: Harvest for boxes of 20 Kg. Destemmed / Crushing, decanting and controlled fermentation.

Package: 0,75 L

Volume: 12.000 bottles

Registered designation of origin. Product from Portugal

Tasting Notes

Appearance: clear wine, greenish citrine color.

Aroma: Fruity Wine (Peach and Mango), slightly floral (Citrus).

Taste: Fruity, long and persistent. Indicates a good freshness and minerality.

Overall Assessment: A well structured tasty and engaging wine. Ideal for appetizers or to accompany white meats and grilled fish.