Adega de Moncao, Trajarinho Vinho Verde
PRODUCER
Monção’s Winery was founded in 1958 thanks to the initiative of 25 vine growers. It is located in the middle of the “Vinhos Verdes” region in the sub-region of Monção and Melgaço, on the Portuguese-Spanish border. The wine is a blend of Alvarinho and Trajadura grapes, hence its name – Trajarinho.
WINEMAKING
Extraction of the must from the 1st and 2nd pressings. Decantation (24 hours at 14 C). Controlled fermentation between 18-20 C. Racking/Soutirage. Primary filtration. Cold stabilization by contact method. Soil filtration. Final filtration through membranes.
TASTING NOTE
A bright lemon colour with notes of peach and apricot on the nose. There's a lovely pettience on the palate with lifted notes of lemon zest on the finish.