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93/100 - Jancis Robinson
Fresh and cedary, creamy and decisively pure and fresh. Just a touch smoky from the talhas. Fresh pears, in both flavour and texture, bright and crisp, balanced by the rounded, slightly grainy texture. Long and mouth-watering. It is the texture that gives freshness, explains winemaker Hamilton Reis, because the acidity is not particularly high.
Product information
Winemaker Hamilton Reis
Wine estate Natus Vini
Grape antão vaz ,  arinto ,  roupeiro
Year 2023
Origin Alentejo, Portugal
Harvest per hectare 35 hl/ha
Grapevines 10 years old
Soil schist
Alcohol percentage 12,5%
Vine culture organic
   
Tasting profile natural wines (raw) ,  mellow (dry, fruity white)
Tastes like blossom ,  citrus ,  minerals ,  pear
Pair with Kohlrabi ,  codfish ,  shellfish and crustaceans
Alentejo , Portugal
In southern Portugal lies the wine region of Alentejo. Its hot climate poses a significant challenge for winemakers. Many choose to harvest early, but winemaker Hamilton took a more creative approach and found a completely different solution. Defying the sun, he planted his vines in a pergola system—a method typically used only in Portugal’s Vinho Verde region. This allows the wind to act as a natural “hairdryer,” blowing cool air between the vines. As a result, Hamilton’s vineyards are a few degrees cooler than others in the region.
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