Meia Encosta Dao Branco BIB 2022

Vinhos Borges

Meia Encosta Dao Branco BIB
2022

$40.00

* Retail price including taxes and service fees if applicable
Service fees
$ 0.10
Product code
15245959
Format
4 x 3000ml
Listing type
SAQ General listing
Status
Available
Type of product
Still wine
Licensee price
$36.01
Country
Portugal
Regulated designation
Denominação de origem controlada (DOC)
Region
Dão
Appellation
Dâo
Varietal(s)
Malvasia fina 45 %
Encruzado 35 %
Bical 15 %
Fernao Pires 5 %
Alcohol percentage
12.5%
Colour
White
Closure type
Tap
Producer's website

About this winery

In 1884, the brothers António and Francisco Borges founded a company dedicated to banking, the sale of lottery tickets and tobacco. Then in 1891, they created the Sociedade dos Vinhos Borges, a company dedicated to the production and marketing of wine. In 1904, they bought the Quinta de Solaheira vineyard in the Douro river valley, laying the first foundations for what would define their true vocation. In 1991, the company added 46 hectares with the Quinta de Simaens vineyard, followed by...

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Product notes

On poor granite soils, protected from the Atlantic influence by the mountains, the vineyards of this corner of the country see grapes ripen which have a relatively high natural acidity and which bring finesse and complexity.

Production notes

Aging in stainless steel vats on fine lees for 4 months

Tasting notes

Notes of tropical fruits, white fruits and herbaceous nuances. Textured palate with fruity, concentrated character, freshness and character. Pairings with seafood pasta, cheese fondue, roasted vegetable salad with feta cheese.