{"product_id":"arenae-white","title":"Arenae White","description":"\u003cp\u003eREGION COLARES – Sintra - Portugal\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLocated between Sintra Mountain and the Atlantic Ocean, 25 km from Lisbon. Westernmost wine demarcated region of continental Europe and the smallest still wine producing region in Portugal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVARIETIES AND SOILS Malvasia de Colares\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAncient and rare grape sort, only grown in this area. Cultivated in the\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003etraditional phyloxera-free sandy soils without root stock grafting,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003elocated at less than 1 km (0,62 miles)from the Atlantic Coast at an\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eaverage altitude of 110 m (360 feet).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCLIMATE Due to the closeness of the sea, the climate is very specific, with a muscular Atlantic influence, i.e. moderate temperatures, strong and salty sea winds, and a high percentage of air moisture. Mists are common till mid-morning due to the presence of the Sintra Mountain, to the South.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVINEYARD MANAGEMENT\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo trellis system. The vines are free, crawling on the sand, with the\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ecordons stretching horizontally. By August, the clusters are propped up with the use of small cane sticks -pontões-. Plants must be shielded from sea wind, which is accomplished through hand-made palisades of dried canes sewn with wicker. Properties are generally small and bound by loose stone walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHARVEST\/WINEMAKING\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes were harvested in the last week of September. Immediate destemming. Light skin contact (6 hours) inside the press. The resulting must was chilled (6ºC) and cold settling took place overnight. Racked to a stainless steel tank. Fermentation lasted 16 days, with temperature control (15-16ºC). Tank aged for 12 months, with regular bâtonnage. Bottled in October 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTASTING NOTES Medium yellow colour with light green reflections. The bouquet shows character of lemon and verbena with a unique and intriguing sensation of wax, honey and boiled apple. Strong presence in the palate, with good acidity, dryness and a unique mineral character (sallé), reminding the nearby sea. With ageing, the wine loses some of its fresh aromatic style but retains elements of delicacy, and the flavours become even more distinctive, with toasted notes of dried fruits, iodine and hay.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAGEING POTENTIAL Até 15 anos.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFOOD PAIRING Suits a wide range of foods and can also be served as an aperitif. It particularly suits the aromatic flavours of Thai and Indian cuisine, grilled fish and shellfish. Great with oysters! As the wine ages, gaining a different patina, it serves well with more sophisticated and seasoned fish meals. Serve chilled (10ºC).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adega Regional de Colares","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56342465184092,"sku":"1e3445ae-8e55-4a6b-9cc3-c23f21c33814","price":23.65,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0980\/8586\/3772\/files\/wine_UT3FJ8lN3P.png?v=1774537606","url":"https:\/\/shop.yonwine.com\/products\/arenae-white","provider":"Yon Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}