Tapada do Chaves DOC Vinhas Velhas Branco

Region: Alentejo, Portugal

Vintage: 2020

Bottle size: 75cl

Grape: Arinto, Malvasia Fina, Fernao Pires, Tamarez and Roupeiro

ABV: 13%

Straw green color. High aromatic complexity, citrus fruits, orange blossom, dried herb, flint, dried fruits. Lots of balance and intensity, with extraordinary complexity and fruit expression, with a firm acidity. A long and very persistent finish, fruity, with elegance and character.

Hand-picked grapes sourced from the old vines, planted back in 1903. Hand sorting and full bunch press, clarification of the must through gravity and at a low temperature, followed by natural fermentation in both stainless-steel tanks and French oak barrels. In tank and barrels sur lies for 6 months with batonnage., then in the bottle for 24 months.

Nestled in Frangoneiro, on the outskirts of Portalegre in the north of the Alentejo, the Tapada do Chaves estate has been producing renowned wines for nearly a century. Founded in the early 20th century, Tapada do Chaves boasts two of the oldest working vineyards in the Alentejo region, dating back to 1901 and 1903.In 2017, the Eugnio de Almeida Foundation acquired Tapada do Chaves with the goal of revitalising the estates wines and restoring their past fame and the authentic charm of the wines. The recent relaunch introduces a classic yet contemporary image for the wines, reflecting their Alentejo heritage. The carefully designed labels complement the boutique nature of these classic wines, reaffirming Tapada do Chaves as a timeless symbol of Alentejos winemaking tradition.

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