Wine Specifics
WineWise Code | PFP-TLA23 |
Country | Portugal |
Region | Beiras |
Color/Style | White |
Destemming | Partial |
Fermentation Vessel | Barrel |
Additional Fermentation Notes | The harvest is hand-picked in small crates to preserve the integrity of the Bical grape. The grapes are then gently pressed to respect the fruit. Only indigenous yeasts are used. The pressed juice goes directly in our traditional “pipas” to be fermented. Maturing lasts about 12 months on fine lees without batonnage and blended in a tank for more 4 months. Throughout the aging process, our absolute priority is given to the true expression of terroir and the character of the vintage. There was no fining, and the wine was unfiltered. |
Aging Vessel | 100% Used Barrique |
Aging Duration (months) | 16 months |
Filtered? | No |
Fining Agents | None |
Yeast Protocol | Native |
Malolactic Conversion | Yes |
Added Sulfur | Yes, 30 mg/L |
Varieties | 100% Bical |
Residual Sugar | 1.5 |
ABV | 11.5 |
Acidity | 6.7 |
pH | 3.2 |
Closure | Natural cork |
Annual Production | 1514 bottles |
Other Wine Facts | The is situated on a very mild slope with a great southern exposure, the soil is deep, with limestone from Jurassic Inferior. Some of the Bical vines are over 60 years old. At a certain period in history, this vineyard has been considered an heirloom treasure for its incomparable quality. The name is in honour of a crazy lady in the early 19th century, she owned the vineyard and had an extremely eccentric character. The plantation density seems wild, but this is to extract all possible nuances from the terroir. Yields are low to limit the production of the vines. We surrounded the vineyard with a fence and during wintertime pigs are there to eat the grass, enrich the soil and create more biodiversity of native plants. This vineyard is our source of Dandelion for our infusions. |
Soil Types | Limestone |
Vine Age | 60 |
Farming Practices | Certified organic, Certified biodynamic, Certiplanet and Demeter certified |
Harvest Method | Hand-harvested |
Notes from the Producer: Winemaker’s Notes:
T.la is a precise wine and reveals the typical limestone character of Bairrada.
Colour:
It has a bright pale-yellow colour.
Bouquet:
On the nose, the wine opens out deeply, intense, and elegant aromas come to the fore: floral notes of white flowers, peach blossom, pear, honey, grilled almonds, and even exotic woods at times.
Taste:
On the palate, the texture is silky and dominated by a harmonious roundness that never imparts any heaviness. The aftertaste is exceptionally persistent with smoked hints and enhances the finesse of the whole with a lingering acidity. This is a mineral wine suited for refined gastronomy.
Gastronomic Accompaniments:
At the table, it will match heavenly with refined sweetbread or poultry in a creamy sauce, all noble white fish in sauces, scallops, langoustine, lobster, and oven-glazed oysters. Dry goat cheeses with a full flavoured character or semi-hard raw cow milk cheeses will accompany this wine fabulously.
