COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Fernão Pires, Arinto, Gouveio
PRODUCER
Vale da Capucha
REGION
Lisboa
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Vale da Capucha 'Fossil' Branco 2021 is a white wine from the Lisboa region of Portugal. The wine's name, 'Fossil', is inspired by the marine fossils found in the limestone soils of the vineyard, which were once part of a seabed. This unique terroir, combined with the maritime influence from its coastal location, is central to the wine's identity. Vale da Capucha is a family-owned estate with a long winemaking history, currently managed by Pedro Marques, who focuses on organic farming and sustainable practices.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€20
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyard soils are rich with marine fossils, remnants of a seabed from over 150 million years ago.
Fact 02
The wine's name, 'Fossil', is a direct homage to its ancient, fossil-laden terroir.
Fact 03
Proximity to the Atlantic Ocean (8-10 km) significantly influences the wine's profile.
Fact 04
Often compared to Chablis for its chalky minerality and crispness.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The 'Fossil' wine is produced using minimal intervention techniques. Grapes are gently pressed and undergo natural decanting. Fermentation is carried out using indigenous yeasts, with a minimal dose of sulphites. The wine is aged for approximately 20 months on its lees in stainless steel vats, without agitation or wood. It is bottled unfiltered.
