Quinta de Sant'Ana

Branco 2023

An approachable and aromatic white wine that combines the best of two worlds: the floral, tropical freshness of Fernão Pires and the citrus-driven vibrancy of Arinto. Made in organic vineyards close to the Atlantic Ocean, with cool mornings and warm afternoons.

Glass Burgundy glass

Grapes Fernão Pires (85%) & Arinto (15%)

Flavours Flowers, stone fruit, tropical fruit and citrus

Serve 8 to 10 degrees Celsius

Appellation Gradil, Mafra, Lisbon, Portugal

Food Cod, seafood, octopus and chicken.

Alcohol 12.5%

Winemaker António Maçanita & James Frost

Background Quinta de Sant'Ana is just a 30-minute drive north of Lisbon. The winery is run by James Frost and António Maçanita, who produce organic wines on calcareous clay soil. António's original and sometimes daring approach results in wines that are both traditional and surprisingly innovative for Portugal. The vineyards are located close to the Atlantic Ocean, with cool mornings and warm afternoons.

Vineyards Organic and in conversion to biodynamic. Gently sloping, south-facing, with deep, fertile soils.

Harvest Manual

Vinification The grapes are hand-picked and gently pressed with a pneumatic press at 7 degrees. The Fernão Pires ripens cold in stainless steel, the Arinto in French oak. Both ferment with their own yeasts. After 6 months of aging, the wines are blended and bottled.

Filtering Plate filter

Residual sugar <1.5 grams per liter

Acidity 5.1 grams per liter

pH value 3.20

Sulphites 44 milligrams per liter