COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Bastardo Preta, Negreda, Preta, Malvasia, Bastardo Branco, Formosa
PRODUCER
Ciste
REGION
Trás-os-Montes
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Menina D'Uva Ciste 2021 is a red wine from the Trás-os-Montes DOC in Portugal, produced by Aline Domingues under the Menina D'Uva project. The wine is notable for its blend of indigenous red and white grape varieties, including Bastardo Preta, Negreda, Preta, Malvasia, Bastardo Branco, and Formosa. The project is dedicated to reviving old vineyards and traditional winemaking practices in the region, emphasizing natural farming and minimal intervention. Trás-os-Montes, with its high altitudes and unique terroir, provides a distinctive backdrop for this wine's expression.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€23
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Co-fermented red and white grapes create a unique profile.
Fact 02
Made from vines aged 40-100 years old.
Fact 03
Winemaker Aline Domingues has a science background.
Fact 04
Minimal sulfite addition is a hallmark of the project.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Menina D'Uva Ciste 2021 is produced using a minimalist approach. Grapes are whole-bunch co-fermented for a brief period (around four days) in stainless steel tanks with indigenous yeasts. Techniques like foot-treading and gentle pressing are employed. The wine is then aged solely in stainless steel tanks, remaining unfined and unfiltered. Minimal sulfite addition is a key aspect of the winemaking process.
