"Fossil" Branco, Vale da Capucha - 2018

Name: "Fossil" Branco, Vale da Capucha
Brand: Not Applicable
SKU: 43103
Price: 19.99 USD
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750 mL

Item # 43103

A mineral-driven white wine made from local grapes planted on soils very similar to what you have in Chablis. It was fermented with native yeasts in stainless tanks, then rested on the lees for 20 months and then aged in tank and different sized old oak barrels. This is a voluptuous white wine on the palate.

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Color

White

Vintage

2018

Country

Portugal

Region

Lisbon

Producer

Not Applicable

Grape Variety

Fernão Pires

Arinto

Production Methods

Organic

Certified Organic

Wine made from grapes grown without synthetic pesticides, fertilizers and herbicides in the vineyard. Certified in the country of origin.

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Staff Pick Notes

Looking for a wine to make the transition from winter to spring? Well, look no further. The Vale da Capucha "Fossil" is the one! Named for the high concentration of fossils left in the Kimmeridgian clay soil, the wine has a striking minerality paired with a luscious body thanks to the two years it spends resting on the lees. A beautiful golden color, “Fossil” is all about orchard fruit and zingy acidity. Full enough for the winter, but bright enough to welcome spring and the brighter days to come.

- TI

Glossary

Arinto

A white grape variety grown in Portugal, known for producing wines with lots of juicy citrus acidity. When a component of Vinho Verde, it is called Pedernã.

Portugal

The Dão and the Douro are the most important regions as far as red Portuguese table wine is concerned. Douro wines tend to be a bit fuller and fleshier than their Dão counterparts, which are generally lighter and higher in acidity. Reds from both regions are dense, rustic, and well-balanced. They also show their terroir quite clearly, and represent a great alternative to the modern fruit-driven style. Vinho Verde is Portugal’s most famous white wine. Literally translated as "green wine," it...