Casa da Tojeira

Espumante Bruto NV

A classic sparkling wine made from typical Vinho Verde grapes.

Glass White wine glass

Grapes Arinto (40%), azal (30%), chardonnay (20%) & loureiro (10%)

Flavors Light citrus like lemon with stone fruit and a soft fizz

Serve 7 - 9 degrees Celsius

Appellation Cabeceiras do Basto, Minho, Portugal

Food Oysters, raw fish, crudités and perfect as a sipping wine on its own

Alcohol 12.5%

Winemaker Nuno Grasso

Background Casa da Tojeira is a beautiful 17th-century country house, located in the breathtaking Peneda-Gerês National Park. Since the establishment of the house, grapes have been cultivated for the production of delicious wines. Today, Casa da Tojeira focuses on producing exclusive Vinho Verdes, including a delightful oaked white Vinho Verde and enticing red variants. The house also serves as a picturesque event venue and boutique hotel.

Vineyards Conventional vineyards located in the interior of Portugal at an altitude of 250 - 350 meters above sea level. The vineyards are partly on granite soil with sand.

Harvest Manual

Vinification After harvesting, the grapes are destemmed and the good grapes are selected. The first fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a low temperature. For the second fermentation, the traditional method (as with Champagne) is used. After this, the wine ages for 12 months in stainless steel tanks.

Filtering Plate filter

Residual sugar 6.00 grams per liter

Acidity 6.90 grams per liter

pH value 3.22

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