The Appellation:
Obidos DOC, Lisboa, Portugal

The Grape:
50% Chardonnay, 40% Arinto, and 10% Vital

Grapes in perfect ripeness condition were hand picked into 15 Kg boxes. After 24 hours in chilling chamber at 6 ºC, they were totally destemmed and slightly pressed to obtain a fruity must with good acidity. The Chardonnay must (50%) was fermented in french oak and the remaining (50%) in steel vats at controlled temperature (16 1 8  C), during 21 days. The wine is bottled after ageing 8 months in french oak and 4 months in steel vats

The Wine:
Deep yellow citrine in colour, elegant and complex aroma of ripe yellow fruits and well-integrated wood notes.
In the mouth it is well balanced with a silky smooth texture, harmoniously combining ripe fruit with wood .
The finish is very elegant, with good acidity and freshness

Alcohol: 13%
Total Acidity: 5.9 g/L tartaric acid
pH: 3.38
Sugar: 1 g/L

Pairing Ideas:
Goes very well with fatty fish and soft cheese .
To be served at 12 13º C. Can be consumed immediately and/or within 5 years

The Format:
Bottle, 750ml – cork closure.

The Winery:
Since 1928, Companhia Agrícola do Sanguinhal has been engaged in the viticulture of three estates in the Demarcated Region of Óbidos that make up 100 ha of vineyards: Quinta do Sanguinhal, Quinta das Cerejeiras and Quinta de S. Francisco.

The names of these Quintas represent the most prestigious DOC wines produced by this family business, where today there is a cohesive team, formed by the new generation of the Pereira da Fonseca family. We are committed to modernizing, innovating and above all, to meet the standards of the most demanding consumer.

“Our mission is to produce wines, fortified wines and spirits, which celebrate and sustain the uniqueness of Portugal, always contributing to a better future, especially in the region where we operate.”

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