Foz de Arouce Branco

Foz de Arouce Branco

After a careful selection and pressing, the wine is fermented in 300 liter French oakhalf barrels. It then spends six months aging in barrel for additional refinement.

Wine Production

Fermentation in half barrels of French Oak: 10% in 1st year half barrels, 90% in 2nd year half barrels.

Tasting Notes

Pale yellow in color, Quinta de Foz de Arouce Branco has aromas of fennel, citrus and honey. Soft and creamy on the palate, with flavors of limes, oranges and vanilla.

Food Pairing

This wine is well-balanced with a long finish and pairs perfectly with grilled or smoked fish.

After a careful selection and pressing, the wine is fermented in 300 liter French oakhalf barrels. It then spends six months aging in barrel for additional refinement.

Wine Production

Fermentation in half barrels of French Oak: 10% in 1st year half barrels, 90% in 2nd year half barrels.

Tasting Notes

Pale yellow in color, Quinta de Foz de Arouce Branco has aromas of fennel, citrus and honey. Soft and creamy on the palate, with flavors of limes, oranges and vanilla.

Food Pairing

This wine is well-balanced with a long finish and pairs perfectly with grilled or smoked fish.

Vineyard & Production Info

Vineyard name:
Quinta de Foz de Arouce
Vineyard size:
5 acres
Soil composition:
Schist
Training method:
Bilateral Cordon de Royat
Elevation:
660-825 feet
Vines/acre:
1,600
Yield/acre:
2 tons
Exposure:
Various
Year vineyard planted:
1940
Harvest time:
September
First vintage of this wine:
1987
Bottles produced of this wine:
6,500
Average Vine Age:
70 yrs

Winemaking & Aging

Varietal composition:
100% Cerceal
Fermentation container:
Barrels
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
30-60 days
Fermentation temperature:
61 °F
Malolactic fermentation:
No
Type of aging container:
Barrels
Size of aging container:
300 L
Type of oak:
French
Length of aging before bottling:
7 months
Age of Aging Container:
New-One year

Analytical Data

Acidity:
6 g/L
Alcohol:
12.5 %
Residual sugar:
2 g/L