Poças Branco

Description

**Poças** Produced from traditional grape varieties of the Demarcated Region of the Douro, sourced from the higher zones at about 600 meters altitude on the Quinta de Vale de Cavalos. The transition between schist and granite soils contributes to the wine’s freshness and balance. **Grape Varieties** 30 % Rabigato, 35 % Gouveio, 15 % Codera, 20 % Viosinho **Origin** DOC Douro – Numão, Douro Superior, Portugal **Soil** Schist, in a transitional zone between schist and granite **Vine Age** 10–20 years **Harvest** Grapes hand‑picked and hand‑harvested **Vinification** Controlled‑temperature fermentation **Aging** 30 % of the batch is aged for 6 months in second‑year French oak barrels (300 L capacity), with fine‑lees stirring (bâtonnage). This ageing adds complexity and structure. **Food Pairings** Massada de garoupa (sea bass), arroz de marisco (seafood rice), bacalhau à Brás (cod dish), risotto de espargos (asparagus risotto) **Analysis** Residual sugars: <0.6 g L⁻¹ | Total acidity: 6.7 g L⁻¹ | pH: 3.31 **Certification** V‑Label – Vegan **Allergen Information** Contains sulfites **SKU:** 107877