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Quinta do Alqueve Chardonnay 2005
Characteristics
Organoleptics
Shiny pale straw colour; opened. Resinous character; oak wood scent; a bit of caramel and orange blossom; some faded aromas of apricot and melon; pronounced aroma and some evolution. Dry start and medium-dry finish; balanced acidity and alcohol content; smooth, slightly structured and of some complexity; persistent.
Winemaking
The wine making process is conducted in stainless steel fermenting vats, with a short skin contact period, at 13ºC to 15ºC, for about one month. It undergoes cold stabilization and a 6 months period in French new oak barrels.
Foreseen longevity
3 years
Service
Serve at 9ºC. Birds’ meat or feathers’ hunt and fat fish seem adequate. Among others it can be suggested: endives delicacy with mozzarella and grape jam, oysters au naturel, Peking duck, Sashimi, chocolate crapes and spicy cheeses.
Chemical analysis
Alcohol Percentage 14,0 %
Total Acidity 5,40 g/L in tartaric acid
pH 3,24
Remaining sugars 2,9 g/L
Storage
Store in light protected and aired environment, ideally, with an average annual temperature between 12ºC and 14ºC and at 60% humidity.
Classification
Vinho Regional Ribatejano
Type
Family
Chardonnay
Soil type
Mainly sandy and argil