Quinta Do Pinto Branco

Descrição

Quinta do Pinto Grande escolha is the wine that embodies the excellence of the Quinta do Pinto project. From the best Viognier, Roussanne and Marsanne grapes of the 2018 harvest, carefully selected, this unique wine offers an exuberant, rich, and distinctive aroma. **Vinification:** Marsanne (25 %), Roussanne (30 %) and Viognier (45 %). The harvest was carried out manually only in the morning. Upon entering the cellar, the best bunches were selected on a choice table. *Viognier:* Partial destem, followed by cold maceration for 4 hours and pressing. *Roussanne & Marsanne:* Full destem, followed by direct pressing. After clarification by cold settling (48 h), fermentation occurred at controlled temperature (16‑17 °C), with native yeasts, in French oak barrels of first and second use. The wine aged on fine lees, with periodic bâtonnage, for 7 months, followed by 24 months in bottle. Bottling: 7 June 2019. **Analytical data** Total acidity: 5.1 g/L | Volatile acidity: 0.43 g/L | pH: 3.29 | Total sugar: <1.5 g/L | SO₂ Total: 112 mg/L. **Awards** 92/100 – Robert Parker, Wine Advocate by Mark Squires, USA 2022 91/100 – Wine Enthusiast by Roger Voss, USA 2022 Best Wines of Portugal | Os Melhores do Ano 2022 by Revista de Vinhos