VC Vicentino Alvarinho 2019

Vicentino is a family-owned winery located in Alentejo, Portugal, and is run by Antonio Ventura and his daughter Filipa. Antonio is a well-respected winemaker with over 30 years of experience in the industry. He began his career in the 1980s at Herdade do Mouchão, one of Alentejo's most historic and iconic wineries, before establishing his own venture, Vicentino.

Antonio's philosophy is grounded in a deep respect for the land and the environment. The winery practices sustainable viticulture and has adopted a range of techniques to preserve the biodiversity of the region. This includes minimizing the use of chemicals and implementing cover crops to maintain soil health and improve water retention.

Grapre Varietals & Region: 100% Alvarinho from Alentejo, Portugal. 

Planted in the clay-schist and sand soils, with low production potential, the Vicentino’s grapes bear their best attributes. The low productivity imposed by the soil enhances the quality of the grapes, promoting an optimum mix of organic acids, sugars and phenolic compounds. The achievement of this balance between quality and quantity, together with the mild climate allows to aim for excellency.

Taste Profile: With a strong connection to the terroir of Monção, Alvarinho expresses itself in the Vicentino respecting its origin in an elegant combination of the aromas that characterize it. The vibrant acidity and minerality finishes in a salty end, evidencing the proximity to the sea.

Winemaking Process: 50% of the batch fermented in 350 litres of used French oak barrels and the other 50% fermented in stainless steel vats at a temperature of 16ºC. It aged on the lees for 6 months.