Alentejo Wine and Cork from Évora
This tour is about two very important products for the Alentejo region: wine and cork. Come and discover the process from cork harvesting to the final bottle of wine. ...
Structure
Drinking window
Best 1 to 4 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs4 yrs8 yrs
Critic scores
No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.
In the glass
What it pairs with
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Grilled white fish
Crisp acidity suits simple grilled fish. -
Green salad with cheese
Light body suits a fresh starter. -
Seafood rice
Bright acidity complements a brothy dish.
History
Reserva Branco is Casa de Santa Vitória's oak-influenced white tier, above the entry-level Versátil and Seleção ranges.
Facts
- Producer
- Casa de Santa Vitoria · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Chardonnay, Arinto, Verdelho
- Oak
- 30% barrel-fermented in 500L French oak with 6 months on lees; remainder in temperature-controlled stainless steel
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 11-15 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-4 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2004
Frequently asked about Santa Vitória Reserva Branco
What does Santa Vitória Colheita Branco taste like?
Santa Vitória's oak-aged white tier: Chardonnay, Arinto and Verdelho, 30% barrel-fermented with lees ageing, finishing elegant and mineral with a strong acid line.
When should I drink Santa Vitória Colheita Branco?
Drink within 1-4 from vintage. Younger bottles benefit from 30-60 minutes of decanting; older ones should be poured carefully off any sediment.
What food pairs with Santa Vitória Colheita Branco?
Grilled white fish and Green salad with cheese are the strongest matches. Crisp acidity suits simple grilled fish.
What grapes are in Santa Vitória Colheita Branco?
Santa Vitória Reserva Branco is a blend of Chardonnay, Arinto, and Verdelho.
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