Vinhos Borges
Quinta da Soalheira Douro Branco
2023
$22.00
9 case(s) available
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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Production notes
After 12 hours of skin maceration, pressing is done and only the drained must is recovered. A cold static decantation is carried out. After this, the must is separated from the lees. Then, fermentation begins at a controlled temperature of 14-16°C. When the alcoholic fermentation is finished, the wine is aged on the fine lees for 6 months.
Tasting notes
Yellow in color with greenish reflections, notes of citrus and ripe and fresh tropical fruits perfume the glass. On the palate, the freshness presented confirms the nose, the volume on the palate showing good acidity with a pleasant persistence on the finish. Pairings with shrimp skewers, cod croquettes and cheeses.