Quinta do Correio, Dão
Ref. 0312
At the heart of the melon and citrus flavors of this white wine is the powerful Encruzado varietal, blended with Malvasia Fina, Bical and Cerceal. Although the Malvasia is bone dry, its unique honeydew melon flavor and scent, providing the captivating aroma and soft, rich fruit that pervade the structure given by the Encruzado. Bical and Cerceal maintain the crisp acidity of the wine.
- Colour: White
- Vintage: 2006
- Closure: cork
- Alcohol: 13%
- Other info: From Portugal’s famous Quinta dos Roques Dão wine region producer. Named after the old postal station in the foothill vineyards of the Serra da Estrella mountains, this wine provides a fresh and lively introduction to the more sophisticated blends that are aged in wood. Aged for only a short time in stainless steel tanks, these wine reflects the sense of fun and enjoyment displayed in the whimsical “postage stamp” label with its perforated edges. Correio makes up one-third of Roques 100 acres of vineyards that spread out over 12 plots in the area of Abrunhosa do Mato (between Nelas and Mangualde). The Correio vineyards and wines include most of the same varietals that are used in Roques and Maias.
£6.99
or £6.64 when purchasing any 12 mixed bottles.