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Quinta Do Pessegueiro - Aluzé Blanc 2017

Name: Quinta Do Pessegueiro - Aluzé White 2017
Brand: Quinta Do Pessegueiro
Rating: 3.5 (6 reviews)

Douro|White wine

3.5/5 (6 customers)

Aluzé Blanc is a blend of grape varieties native to the region: Rabigato, Gouveio, and Cerceal. Its refined and delicate nose opens with aromas of pear and orange blossom. The full-bodied and fresh palate reveals the minerality of the schist. Gem true Gem Portugal!

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Estate

Quinta Do Pessegueiro

Vintage

Aluzé Blanc

Vintage

2017

Designation

Douro

Region

Portugal

Grape varieties

Rabigato 55%, Gouveio 30%, Cerceal 15%

Terroirs

Shale soil

Viticulture

Traditional and manual horse-drawn plowing

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Winemaking

The grapes were harvested and kept in a cold room for 12 hours, then partially crushed and pressed in a vertical press. Natural fermentation with indigenous yeasts.

Livestock farming

Aged on fine lees in 600-liter barrels (35%) and stainless steel tanks (65%). Bottled on May 9, 2018.

Alcohol content

14%

Eye

A bright, pale yellow color with green highlights

Nose

Delicate, with aromas of pear and floral notes (orange blossom)

Palate

Fresh and mineral, with good body and aromas of white fruit. A dry, lingering finish.

Serve

At 10-12°C

Drink from

2018

Drink before

2021

Food and wine pairings

Serve with cod fritters, Galician-style octopus, lobster salad, or as an appetizer...

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Customer rating

3.5/5

based on 6 reviews