Grande Escolha 2022

Alcohol: 13.5% vol

Description

Produced at Quinta do Tamariz, in the Vinhos Verdes Demarcated Region (Sub-region of Cávado), Grande Escolha 2022 is a Reserva-style white wine made from a refined blend of Arinto (70%) and Alvarinho (30%). Limited production of 3,256 bottles.

The 2022 vintage was marked by an early flowering due to elevated spring temperatures, followed by a hot and dry summer with little northern wind, which allowed a full transformation of sugars into alcohol and resulted in expressive, concentrated wines.

Harvesting was done manually into small boxes to avoid crushing, with quick transport to the winery. After 90% destemming, the grapes were gently pressed, and fermentation took place in stainless steel vats at 14–16ºC for 10 days. Each grape variety was vinified separately, and during maturation the wine underwent bâtonnage on fine lees, adding texture and complexity.

Tasting Notes

Visual: Clear and bright citrus color.

Aroma: Elegant and mineral, with notes of stone fruits and subtle saline nuances.

Palate: Intense and complex, with great depth and persistence. Full-bodied and concentrated, yet always fresh, with well-integrated acidity.

Style: A structured, age-worthy white that combines freshness with richness.

Food Pairing

Perfect with grilled fish, seafood, poultry, or refined Mediterranean dishes. Excellent to enjoy now or to cellar for greater complexity.
Serving Temperature: 12–14ºC (best opened slightly before serving).

Technical Information

Denomination of Origin: Vinho Verde (DOC)

Type: White (Branco)

Grape Varieties: 70% Arinto, 30% Alvarinho

Region: Vinhos Verdes, Sub-region Cávado

Soil: Granitic

Planting Density: 1,666 vines/ha

Exposure: South/West

Training System: Simple Cordon

Production: 3,256 bottles (750 ml)

pH: 3.24

Residual Sugar: <1.5 g/L

Total Acidity: 6.0 g/L

Fermentation: 14–16ºC for 10 days, bâtonnage on fine lees, no malolactic fermentation

Enology Team: Jorge Sousa Pinto, Maria Francisca Vinagre, Joana Araújo

Vintage: 2022