Wine List
Coreto Branco 2011
- Country
- Portugal
- Region
- Estremadura
- Producer
- DFJ Vinhos
- Grape(s)
- Fernão Pires (70%)
- Arinto (20%)
- Chardonnay (5%)
- Moscatel (5%)
- Type
- White
- Style
- Fruity
- Oaked Style
- Unoaked
- Body Style
- Medium bodied
- Dry / Sweet Style
- Dry
- Alcohol Content (%)
- 12
- Closure Style
- Screw Cap
- Organic / Biodynamic
- Normal
Region
The region of Estremadura extends north and west of Lisbon, following the rugged Atlantic coastline.The windswept rolling landscape is dotted with old windmills and modern wind turbines overseeing vineyards and pine forest. It is Portugal`s third largest wine producing region in volume terms, but arguably the source of the country`s best value table wines. Most of the region enjoys a maritime climate that allows production of fresh whites and balanced red wines. The last ten years have seen a surge of ambitious small growers making far more interesting wines across a wide selection of grape varietals.
Producer
The dominant figure in Estremadura, where the IGP Lisboa wines are produced, is winemaker José Neiva, of DFJ Vinhos. At his imposing `wine cathedral` he makes a broad range of overtly appealing red wines characterised by their ripe, accessible fruit, lush textures and good concentration, and clean citrusy whites, all at very reasonable prices. Neiva is quite open about the interventionist winemaking techniques that he uses to wring every drop of flavour from his grapes resulting in a very modern fruit lead style that highlights the natural flavours of a myriad of native varieties.
Tasting (Long)
A dry crisp, refreshing wine with a full fruit flavour and good body. The wine is made from selected Portuguese Fernao Pires, Arinto and Moscatel grapes with the addition of Chardonnay. This is shown by the combination of delicate aromas of delicious apple and grapefruit with a lively citrus finish.
Tasting (Short)
Dry and crisp, like its red counterpart it has a full fruit flavour and good body. A delicate aroma, delicious apple and grapefruit and a lively citrus finish.
Food
Chilled, it is excellent with food or by itself. Will accompany fish and white meat, vegetarian and oriental dishes.
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