Vinhos Borges
Quinta de Simaens Vinho Verde
2022
$16.25
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 their arrival in the cellar, the grapes are subjected to a skin maceration in the refrigeration chamber in order, later, to be able to proceed to pressing. The must from the pressed grapes is cooled to 8-12 ºC and then decanted. After decanting, fermentation with temperature control takes place (12-14 ºC). At the end of fermentation, the wine is racked and left on the lees for 4 months.
Tasting notes
Pale yellow color. Intense and fresh aromas, with notes of citrus and exotic fruits such as pineapple and passion fruit. Shades of mint and lemon balm are also present. On the palate, it is voluminous with a remarkable fruity character and perfectly balanced with the acidity which gives it freshness and character. Pairings with cod accras, sardines and artichokes in salad.