Quinta da Calçada
Portal da Calçada Cuvée Prestige
$18.20
About this winery
The wine cellars of Quinta da Calçada were founded in 1917 in a palatial building from the XVI century, located in the heart of the historical city center of Amarante. One of the oldest producers of Vinho Verde, focused on quality white and sparkling wines. Pioneer in the production of Sparking Wines by the classic method within the region. Quinta da Calçada has always been a producer of high-quality wines, being focused on the interpretation of terroir wines, specialized in white wines. Most...
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Product notes
The fruits that make up Portal da Calçada come from several parcels of the estate, located in the immediate vicinity of the cellar. These plots present a diversity of soils and exposures which reflect the potential of the Amarante sub-region.
Production notes
Vendanges manuelles à maturité parfaite. Ensuite, les raisins sont soigneusement égrappés, puis pressés. Le jus décante, puis fermente en cuves d’acier inoxydable. Le vin repose pendant six mois avant la deuxième fermentation, qui permet la prise de bulle selon la méthode Charmat.
Tasting notes
This wine presents a citric color and fine and persistent bubbles. Fresh and intense nose that combines floral and citrus nuances with a slight hint of smoke. The palate is fresh with a creamy foam. Elegant and tasty finish. Perfect match with seafood, pasta, Asian, Italian and Mediterranean cuisine. Serve between 8 and 10 ° C.