2022 Herdade do Sobroso Elevage Branco

Herdade do Sobroso is located in Vidigueira in the Alentejo region. This is one of the oldest wine regions in Portugal. In the beautiful Alentejo, Herdade do Sobroso has a perfect location with its vineyards located on the banks of the Guadiana River and its tributary Rio dos Patos or the river of the ducks. The trademark is therefore the ducks on the labels. It is the perfect setting for the ripening of the grapes and only a few vineyards have this luxury and this partly explains why this winery can make very fine wines because there is never a water debt. In addition to the fact that there is sufficient water, this region is the only one within the Alentejo with the influence of the ocean that ensures healthy ripening.

The Élevage Branco is the absolute top model of Herdade do Sobroso and is a selection of the best grapes of the Antão Vaz e Perrum from the shale-clay plots in the south. Shale or Schist is the rock that is most often associated with landslides. Through weathering, the shale changes into a clay-rich soil and looks very much like slate, but is more brittle. The grapes are picked by hand and are selected down to the level of the berry. After fermentation in "lagar" with controlled temperature, the wine matures for 12 months in amphora with weekly battonage. Through the Amphora upbringing you get the benefits of the light oxygen permeation as with an oak barrel without the addition of (oak) flavors. In fact, the most honest real taste.

This is a fantastic wine of which only a few hundred bottles are made in only the best years. The Élevage Branco from Herdade do Sobroso has rich and unique aromas with notes of citrus and stone fruit and despite the amphora aging still a light oak touch and brioche that form an exotic whole. In the mouth it is fresh and mineral with elegant fruit notes. Put this beautiful wine next to a (much expensive) Burgundy and taste it blind - you will amaze everyone. A nice element is that the cork of this beautiful bottle is replaced with an amphora/clay seal with the logo of Herdade do Sobroso.

Combine this beautiful wine with traditional Portuguese meat dishes or with mature cheeses. Beautiful to drink, but can certainly still cellar for 10+ years. Open early in its young years or decant and pour this wine a large, spacious glass. For example, our beautiful Spiegelau Bourgogne glasses.

FACT: In the tab 'Attachments' you will find the official fact sheet of this beautiful wine. We will automatically send you this when you order this wine. The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to pick up the wine you will often also receive a nice discount . You will see your discount immediately when you choose 'Pick up' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht, almost next to the A16 with plenty of parking. Click here for our address

WINE-FOOD SUGGESTIONS:

• Grilled prawns with garlic and lemon
  The fresh acids and light wood influence of the wine match perfectly with the juicy structure of prawns and the fresh accent of lemon.

• Salad with avocado, feta and mint
  The creaminess of avocado and the saltiness of feta are nicely balanced by the wine's lively acidity and fruity character, while mint provides a refreshing element.

• Fried plaice fillet with a beurre blanc sauce
  The soft, delicate texture of the plaice fillet is enriched by the creamy sauce, while the freshness of the wine keeps everything in balance.

• Risotto with lemon and peas
  The creamy texture of the risotto complements the rich structure of the wine, while the lemon and peas enhance the fresh character of the wine.

• Roasted chicken with rosemary and lemon
  The juicy chicken and spicy rosemary complement the subtle wood tones and fresh acids of the wine.