The Appellation:
Obidos DOC, Lisboa, Portugal

The Grapes:
Vital (85%), Fernão Pires (5%) and Arinto (10%)

Vinification: Grapes, which must be fully matured, are hand picked. They are completely de stemmed, then slightly crushed and promptly pressed, giving rise to a fruity, well balanced must, with good acidity level. Débourbage (settling) is carried out under controlled temperature, followed by inoculation of selected yeasts. Fermentation under controlled temperature of 16º C, during approximately 15 to 20 days.  Bottled after ageing 6 months in steel vats

The Wine:
Delicate, with lemon notes and apple notes.  Plenty of bright fruit and sunshine on the palate.  Nice, refreshing acidity on the finish to balance the wine.

To be drunk immediately or within 3 years.

Alcohol: 13%
Total Acidity: 6.8 g/L tartaric acid
pH: 3.2
Sugar: <2.0 g/L

Pairing Ideas:
Excellent with grilled or oven cooked fish.  To be served at 10 1 2 º C.

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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