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COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Malvasia Fina 50%, Gouveio 30%, Encruzado 20%
PRODUCER
Quinta dos Carvalhais
REGION
Dão
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Mélange à Trois is a white wine from the Dão DOC region of Portugal, produced by Quinta dos Carvalhais, a prominent estate owned by Sogrape Vinhos. The wine is a blend of 50% Malvasia Fina, 30% Gouveio, and 20% Encruzado, reflecting a modern approach to the region's viticultural heritage. The Dão region, characterized by its mountainous terrain and granite-based soils, provides a unique terroir that supports the cultivation of these noble white grape varieties. Sogrape, a family-owned company with a long history, aims to express the traditional essence of Dão through a contemporary and accessible wine. The name 'Mélange à Trois' itself signifies the harmonious combination of these three key grape varietals, each contributing its distinct characteristics to the final blend.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€6
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Mélange à Trois' translates to 'mixture of three', highlighting the blend of Malvasia Fina, Gouveio, and Encruzado.
Fact 02
Sogrape, the producer, aims to present Dão's historic charm with a modern, irreverent, and fun twist through this wine.
Fact 03
The wine balances the aromatic notes of Gouveio, floral character of Malvasia Fina, and elegance of Encruzado.
Fact 04
15% of the blend sees a brief maturation in French oak, adding subtle complexity.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Mélange à Trois begins with the gentle destemming and crushing of the grapes. The must is then protected from oxidation and clarified through static decantation at low temperatures. Each grape variety is vinified separately in stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature of 16°C, with fermentation lasting about 20 days. Post-fermentation, 85% of the blend is aged for three months in stainless steel, while the remaining 15% undergoes a similar aging period in French oak barrels. Finally, the wines are blended and bottled to create the finished product.
