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Dry White Port
VARIETALS
Malvasia Fina, Rabigato, Codega and Viosinho
NOTES
VINEYARD: Specially selected from granite soil high altitude Grade-A vineyards.
VINIFICATION: Grapes are cold stored overnight at 10ºC before being crushed with stalks (100%) in the granite lagares at Quinta da Gricha. Light maceration by foot treading and fermentation on the skins. After fermentation, the wine goes through an aging period in seasoned oak casks for approximately 10 years. Churchill's practices sustainable agricultural methods certified by the SATIVA institute. Their ports are produced with only indigenous-yeast fermentation. The wines do not contain, or are produced, with genetically modified organisms or substances. No animal products are used.
TASTING NOTES: Churchill’s 10 Year Old Dry White Port is an emblematic product for Churchill’s and unique in its style. This long aging period gives it a balance and smoothness that is in a class of its own. This white Port has a vibrant golden color with grated nutmeg and eucalyptus on the nose. On the palate this wine is fresh and complex with a long peppery finish. Serve chilled (8º -10º C) straight from the bottle. No need to decant. Filtered and ready to drink now. Once opened, it will keep well for at least one month.