COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Arinto dos Açores, Verdelho, Boal, Alicante Branco
PRODUCER
Azores Wine Company
REGION
Açores
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Canada do Monte 2020 is a white wine from the D.O. Pico appellation on Pico Island in the Azores, Portugal. Produced by Azores Wine Company, it is primarily made from Arinto dos Açores, with smaller contributions from Verdelho, Boal, and Alicante Branco. The wine's name, 'Canada do Monte,' refers to a vineyard that has persevered, safeguarding exclusive Azorean grape varieties and embodying traditional vine-growing practices. The unique terroir of Pico Island, characterized by volcanic soils and proximity to the Atlantic Ocean, significantly influences the wine's distinctive profile.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€88
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vines are 60-80 years old, planted in cracks of solid lava rock.
Fact 02
Vineyards are protected by ancient dry-stone walls called 'currais'.
Fact 03
The name 'Canada do Monte' signifies a vineyard that has resisted extinction.
Fact 04
Wines are often described as having a 'slap of the sea' due to salinity.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Canada do Monte begins with direct pressing of the grapes, followed by a 12-hour cold decanting of the must. Fermentation is carried out using a combination of indigenous and neutral yeasts. The first pressings are vinified horizontally in stainless steel tanks, while the second pressings are fermented in used French oak barrels, accounting for 30% of the final blend. The wine then undergoes 12 months of aging, with this portion in used French oak barrels.
