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Structure
Drinking window
Best 3 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs12 yrs14 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: nut, ripe citrus, wet stone, dried herb
Palate: bold citrus, orange peel, dried herb, mineral streak
Heranca translates as heritage. The estate's prestige Avesso-led blend with Malvasia Fina, aged up to two years on lees. Taut, mineral-driven, complex.
What it pairs with
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Roast turbot with butter sauce
Full-bodied lees-aged Avesso meets rich fish on equal footing. -
Roast poultry with truffle
Dried herb and orange peel carry roasted bird and truffle. -
Aged Sao Jorge cheese
Long mineral acidity sharpens nutty hard cheese.
History
Heranca, meaning heritage, is the estate's prestige bottling, Avesso with Malvasia Fina aged on lees for up to two years.
- 2007: First Heranca vintage commercially released
Facts
- Producer
- Quinta de Sanjoanne · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Avesso, Malvasia Fina
- Classification
- Vinho Verde DOC, Amarante
- Oak
- Stainless steel with up to two years on lees
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 18 to 25 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3 to 12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2007
Frequently asked about Quinta de Sanjoanne Heranca
What does Quinta de Sanjoanne Heranca taste like?
Nut, ripe citrus, wet stone and dried herb on the nose; bold citrus, orange peel, dried herb and mineral streak on the palate. Full-bodied with high acidity and a long finish.
When should I drink Quinta de Sanjoanne Heranca?
Drink within 3 to 12 years of the vintage, served at 12 to 14C. The wine rewards bottle ageing.
What food pairs with Quinta de Sanjoanne Heranca?
Roast turbot with butter sauce, roast poultry with truffle, and aged Sao Jorge cheese are all strong matches.
How long is Quinta de Sanjoanne Heranca aged?
Up to two years on lees in stainless steel before bottling.
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