N/M (Non Millésimé)
100% Boal
The ancient vines of the Azores mainly contains these grape varieties: Arinto, Terrantez do Pico and Verdelho, which have been the focus of our recovery. But in the middle of the old vines, there's not just that. This Boal (aka Malvasia Fina), found in old vines, from which branches were removed and replicated in our vineyard in São Mateus. This is our first trial.
Yellow straw color, intense nose, reductive notes, gunpowder, salt, iodine. The attack with acidity, textured, a lot of salinity in the tasting.
Fresh, very mineral and salty. The perfect partner for oysters and “cracas”. Works well with grilled fish, salads and fresh seafood.
With its unique terroir, the vines are planted in the rock cracks at the foothills of the volcanic mountain, so close to the ocean that the locals say you can hear “the crabs singing”. The vineyards are protected from the strong salty ocean winds by walls of rock known as “currais".
Selective manual harvest to 20kg baskets, sorting table, whole bunch pressing, natural racking after 12hours, and spontaneous fermentation in small 600 to 1000L horizontal stainless steel tanks. Blend of two harvests, 2022 and 2023.
Keep at 6ºC to be served at 10ºC, and to drink at 12ºC.
