VC Vicentino Branco 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.

Grape Varietals & Region: A blend of Alvarinho, Arinto, Fernão Pires, Semillon, Viosinho 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: Reflecting the harmony between the ocean and Alentejo, the Vicentino White displays a  remarkable freshness that comes from the stimulating acidity that this duality offers. Moreover, its slightly vegetal character, a result from a blend of original varieties, reveals an extremely pleasant and refreshing wine.

Winemaking Process: Fermentation happened separately by variety and during 18 days at 15ºC, followed by a period of stage on lees. Aging over the lees for 5 months in stainless steel vats.