Marel Branco

A blend based on a trio of grape varieties, mainly made from Antão Vaz, then supported by Rabo de Ovelha and Diagalves. For greater freshness, the harvest was made in two stages. In an initial phase, we harvested Rabo de Ovelha, leaving Antão Vaz and Diagalves for a later harvest. We wanted to maintain a profile of greater freshness, allied with a greater ripening of the fruit, which Antão Vaz allows us. Diagalves brought an additional complexity to the blend, both in terms of aroma and mouth volume.

Fully fermented in stainless steel with controlled temperature at 14 - 16° C, we tried to preserve the fruit and maintain its youthfulness. After fermentation, the gross lees were transferred. Kept in stainless steel, it had some bâtonnage during the first 2 months, after fermentation. It was bottled after 6 months in stainless steel.

Producer: Adega Marel

Winemaker: Tiago Macena

Region: Alentejo (Granja Amareleja)

Style: White

Grape Varietals: Antão Vaz, Rabo de Ovelha, Diagalves

Tasting Notes: Intense garnet, violet and brilliant ruby color. The aroma has rich and concentrated notes of ripe fruit, plum, floral, and ripe black fruits. Clean aroma and good exuberance. In the mouth, it has an excellent balance, with a lively acidity and a good volume. It is rich and textured, ending long and pleasant.

Pairing: Given its freshness and mouth volume, it is a good company for grilled fish or consistent salads based on pasta and / or white meat - such as Caesar Salad. Another option of a more regional nature is the traditional “Sopa de Cação” (Dogfish Soup). It will also be a good partner of barbecues as well as pastas and pizzas.

Ratings: Coming Soon