2023 | BRANCAS
Treixadura, Albariño and Loureira come together in a blend that highlights the richness and complexity of these indigenous varieties. Each contributes its distinctive character, creating a perfect balance between freshness and depth. This combination offers a wine of great identity with a unique personality.
VINTAGE: 2023
GRAPE VARIETY: Treixadura, Albariño, and Loureira from own plots with 40 year old trellised vines. Northeast facing.
SOIL: Sandy-loam soils, which provides an ideal balance between drainage and water retention. They have a high capacity to retain essential nutrients and a moderate fertility level, regulating vine vigor and favoring the production of more concentrated, higher quality grapes.
CATEGORY: Young wine
APPELLATION OF ORIGIN
TECH. DETAILS
SERVING TEMP.: 8 – 10º C
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 13%
TOTAL ACIDITY: 5 g/l en H2T
PH: 3.42
PRODUCTION
The weather year brought strong temperature and precipitation contrasts, along with an unusual autumn heat. It started with abundant rainfall, which benefited the soil’s water reserves. The warm spring promoted good vine budding and growth, and the lack of rain reduced the risk of fungal diseases. The summer accelerated the ripening of the grapes, increasing sugar accumulation, while the lack of rainfall put the plants under some water stress. In September, the conditions were favorable for harvest, with well-aired, healthy grapes and balanced ripeness.
Hand-harvested with fruit selection in the vineyard. Destemming and pre-fermentation maceration at low temperature for 6 hours. Alcoholic fermentation in a stainless steel tank below 20¡C. Aged for 4 months on fine lees with weekly periodic rackings.
TASTING NOTES
It shows an elegant pale yellow color, with steely and greenish edges, very clean and crystalline. The nose has a great intensity, where we immediately perceive a wide palette of aromas of ripe white fruit, grapefruit, honeyed flowers, and aromatic herbs. The entry on the palate is ample and glyceric. With a good acidity that allows a very pleasant passage through the mouth and a powerful, very long, and persistent aftertaste that keeps the aromatic memory alive.
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