COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Arinto, Fernão Pires, Bical
PRODUCER
Barroca da Malhada
REGION
Beira Interior
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Barroca da Malhada Vinho Branco 2022 hails from the Beira Interior DOC, Portugal's highest altitude wine region. This white wine is crafted by Brazilian architects Fernando and Luciana Teixeira de Camargo, who revived the historic Barroca da Malhada property, dating back to the Middle Ages. Their philosophy centers on artisanal, low-intervention winemaking, reflecting the natural character of the land through organic and biodynamic practices. The 2022 vintage is an early expression of their commitment, being only the second vintage produced, highlighting its small-batch, handcrafted nature. The wine's complexity is further enhanced by a unique aging regimen utilizing stainless steel, Portuguese oak, and amphora.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€17
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The Barroca da Malhada estate dates back to the Middle Ages and once belonged to Viscounts.
Fact 02
The winery is run by Brazilian architects who transitioned to rural wine production.
Fact 03
This wine is made using organic and biodynamic farming methods.
Fact 04
It's aged in a unique combination of stainless steel, oak, and traditional amphora.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Barroca da Malhada Vinho Branco 2022 is produced from 5 hectares of vineyards featuring clay-sand and granitic sandy-schist soils. The estate employs organic and biodynamic farming with a strong emphasis on minimal intervention. In the cellar, the winemaking process involves fermentation at low temperatures to preserve aromatic freshness. A key technique is regular bâtonnage (lees stirring) and prolonged aging on fine lees, which contributes to the wine's voluminous texture and complexity. The wine undergoes an eight-month aging period, with 80% in stainless steel, 10% in first-use Portuguese oak barrels, and 10% in amphora, allowing for a multifaceted development of character.
