The grapes selected for this wine are from the Senhorim Sub-Region. The age of the vines ranges between 30 and 60 years and are from mostly monovarietal vineyards. Typical grape varieties from the Dão region are composing this wine, such as Encruzado, Bical and Malvasia fina. The choice of the harvest day is decisive for the type of wine we want to make. The harvest day was on the 10th of September, harvesting only grapes with great potential.
Carlos Raposo Ideal Branco 2020
$56.00 inc. GST
AROMA: Pure, slightly herbal citrus, pretty floral notes
PALATE: Slightly creamy, fantastic natural acidity, very balanced. Very rich, but at the same time fresh and light, it shows a perfect fruit / acid balance. Notes of white flowers and some dried fruits provide a mineral, salty, very long and enveloping finish.
FOOD MATCH: Oysters, Oven backed fish, poultry and other white meats. Vegetarian suggestions: pasta or noodle, dishes with cheese.
Suitable for Vegans & Vegetarians.
Grape Variety: Encruzado, Bical and Malvasia Fina
Drinking window: 2021-2030
Alc. 12,50%
33 in stock
Description
After careful transport to the winery using 15 kg boxes, the grapes were sent by gravity directly to the press. We pressed slowly and gently in order to extract and preserve the primary aromas of the grapes. For approximately 24 hours, the must was decanted in stainless steel vats. Then followed the alcoholic fermentation, in a temperature-controlled environment, without any addition of chemicals. The must fermented with native yeasts. The wine then aged for 11 months in French oak barrels.
Additional Information
| brand | Carlos Raposo |
|---|---|
| size | 750ml |
| vintage | 2020 |
| Organic | Organic & Bio Dynamic Principles |
Reviews / Ratings / Awards
Jancis Robinson
Carlos Raposo Ideal Branco DOC DÃO 2020 – 17 / 20 Points
Several parcels of old vines in the Senhorim area, between 30 and 60 years old. Biodynamically farmed. Less expensive than his Vinhos Imperfeitos range. Some barrel fermentation.
Intense but not especially fruity aroma of lees and pears. Deep and creamy in texture with a lovely savoury mid palate. Very long.
– Julia Harding MW (13th June 2023).
