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 6 to 10 years from vintage.
vintage6 yrs10 yrs12 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 sardines
Crisp acidity suits oily grilled fish. -
Green salad with cheese
Light body suits a fresh starter. -
Seafood rice
Bright acidity complements a brothy dish.
History
Reserva Branco is Herdade das Servas' barrel-fermented white tier, aged 9 months in French oak with batonnage before a year in bottle.
Facts
- Producer
- Herdade das Servas · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Arinto (50%), Verdelho (25%), Alvarinho (25%)
- Oak
- Fermented in French oak barrels with regular batonnage, 9 months on lees, then 12 months bottle age before release
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 12-18 at retail
- Drinking window
- 6-10 from vintage
Frequently asked about Herdade das Servas Reserva Branco
What does Herdade das Servas Colheita Branco taste like?
A barrel-fermented Arinto, Verdelho and Alvarinho blend with peach, lime and citrus notes and toasted-oak character from 9 months in French oak.
When should I drink Herdade das Servas Colheita Branco?
Drink within 6-10 from vintage. Younger bottles benefit from 30-60 minutes of decanting; older ones should be poured carefully off any sediment.
What food pairs with Herdade das Servas Colheita Branco?
Grilled sardines and Green salad with cheese are the strongest matches. Crisp acidity suits oily grilled fish.
What grapes are in Herdade das Servas Colheita Branco?
Herdade das Servas Reserva Branco is a blend of Arinto, Verdelho, and Alvarinho.
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