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 3 to 8 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs8 yrs10 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 octopus
Saline character mirrors the char and brine of grilled seafood. -
Oysters
A mineral white built for shellfish. -
Fish stew
Weight and acidity carry through a brothy fish dish.
History
The Salino wines are Cortes de Cima's coastal-influenced expressions, sourced from a vineyard planted near the Atlantic where sea breezes bring a distinct salinity.
Facts
- Producer
- Cortes de Cima · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Antão Vaz, Arinto
- Classification
- Vinho Regional Alentejano
- Oak
- Partial oak fermentation
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 18-24 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-8 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2013
- Biodynamic
- Biodynamic Practicing
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Frequently asked about Salino Branco
What does Salino Branco taste like?
Sourced from coastal vineyards three kilometres from the Atlantic, Salino Branco shows a saline, mineral-driven character distinct from the estate's inland bottlings.
When should I drink Salino Branco?
Drink within 3-8 from vintage. Younger bottles benefit from 30-60 minutes of decanting; older ones should be poured carefully off any sediment.
What food pairs with Salino Branco?
Grilled octopus and Oysters are the strongest matches. Saline character mirrors the char and brine of grilled seafood.
What grapes are in Salino Branco?
Salino Branco is a blend of Antão Vaz and Arinto.
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