Catarina Branco

Wine produced with the two main Portuguese white varieties from Península de Setúbal, Fernão Pires and Arinto, and the world’s most famous white grape variety, Chardonnay, from north-facing vineyards planted in claylimestone soils on the Azeitão slopes. In 2020, the year was hot and dry, resulting in a regular grape ripening. Fernão Pires, a very early breed, was harvested in the last days of August and soon followed by Chardonnay. The Arinto, later variety, had its optimum maturation already in September in the 2nd fortnight. Both the Fernão Pires and the Arinto must were fermented separately in stainless steel tanks; Part of the Chardonnay was fermented in new French oak barrels, having aged in the same barrels 4 months with “batonnage”. The final lot was made in February 2021 and was then bottled.

Producer: Bacalhôa

Winemaker: Filipa Tomaz da Costa

Region: Península de Setúbal

Style: White

Grape Varietals: Castalão, Alicante Bouschet

Tasting Notes: Deep in color, very rich and concentrated in aromas and flavors, with notes of red fruits combined with roasted nuances and well-integrated into a firm and elegant structure. Complex and long, it presents great potential for evolution in bottle in a period of 3 to 4 years.

Pairing: Catarina is the ideal wine to be shared at the table among friends and family. Very gastronomic and versatile which can be combined with a huge variety of dishes, such as tapas, pastas, white or red meat dishes.

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