Producer: Vasco Croft
Oenologues: Tiago Sampaio / Miguel Viseu
Region: Northwest of Portugal
Variety: Loureiro 100%
Exposition: South
Area: ± 20 ha
Production / HA: ± 4.000 litros / ha
Harvest Date: 17 to 25 September
Alcohol: 11,00 % Vol
Residual sugar: 3,5 g / dm3
Total acidity: 8,52 g (Tartaric Acid) / dm3
pH: 2,91
Total sulfur dioxide: 28 mg/l
Vinification: Maceration with skins / Pressing / Fermentation between 14 to16º C in inox vats and finished in bottle / Dégorgement after 5 months. Ancient Method Sparkling wine, made from only one fermentation without added yeasts or sugar.
Production 3.375 liters ≈ 4.500 bottles
Best served: 10 to 12 ºC