Portugal | Minho | Quinta da Raza | Dom Diogo Alvarinho

Dom Diogo Alvarinho

VARIETALS
Alvarinho

NOTES
FARMING: Non-certified Organic

SOIL: Granite Schiste Clay

VINEYARD: Quinta da Raza has a unique terroir created by the gentle slopes and the magnificent exposure to the sun. This is very unusual in the Vinho Verde Region. The estate has a microclimate created by the mountains in the west and the valley of the Tamega river which, unlike the other rivers of the region, does not run from East to West, but from Northeast to Southwest, which together prevent the influence of the Atlantic winds. Therefore, there is less rain and a greater temperature range at Quinta da Raza than is the case with all the other growers of the area. This means that Raza's vineyard is subject to more sun, which is an important factor for the development of the vines. Moreover, the average altitude of Quinta da Raza is 250 meters, which corresponds to the best average altitude suited for growing grapes.

VINIFICATION: Rigorous selection of the estate's best grapes and the perfect communion between technique and tradition. The grape crop is picked manually into small boxes. The grapes are de-stemmed and then pressed at low pressure. Fermentation takes place in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks. Following this process, the wine rests in stainless steel tanks for 4 months on the fine lees.