COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Unknown
PRODUCER
Vizinho Vinhateiro (Paul Cherreux & Charlotte Hugel)
REGION
Dão
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Finish
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
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ABOUT THIS WINE
The Clarete by Vizinho Vinhateiro, produced by Paul Cherreux and Charlotte Hugel, is a red wine from the Dão region of Portugal. The project, Vizinho Vinhateiro, is a collaboration between Charlotte Hugel, a descendant of the Alsatian Hugel winemaking family, and her husband Paul Chevreux. They are dedicated to reviving traditional Dão winemaking styles, specifically the Clarete, by blending French winemaking knowledge with the rich viticultural heritage of the Dão. Their approach emphasizes organic viticulture and minimal intervention in the winemaking process.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Reviving a traditional Dão style of Clarete.
Fact 02
Charlotte Hugel is from a 13th-generation winemaking family.
Fact 03
Project combines French expertise with Portuguese heritage.
Fact 04
Focus on organic viticulture and minimal intervention.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Clarete from Vizinho Vinhateiro is produced by Paul Cherreux and Charlotte Hugel in the Dão region of Portugal. Their winemaking philosophy is rooted in reviving traditional styles, employing organic viticulture and minimal intervention. While specific techniques for the 2023 vintage are not detailed, the project's ethos suggests a focus on natural processes. Traditional Clarete production can involve co-fermentation of red and white grape varieties, allowing for a harmonious integration of their characteristics. The aim is to craft a wine that reflects the Dão's terroir and the heritage of Portuguese winemaking.
