COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
2017
GRAPE
Verdelho, Antão Vaz, Alvarinho, Arinto, Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillón
PRODUCER
Herdade de Mingorra
REGION
Alentejo
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Herdade de Mingorra's Mingorra Espumante Branco Bruto 2017 is a white sparkling wine from the Alentejo region of Portugal. The estate, one of the oldest in Beja, features vineyards planted in the late 1970s, cultivated to suit the area's hot, dry climate. Owner Henrique Uva maintains a philosophy of preserving historic vines and producing quality wines. This particular sparkling wine is distinctive for its production via the classic method and its blend of selected white grape varieties from the estate, including Verdelho, Antão Vaz, Alvarinho, Arinto, Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc, and Semillón. The wine is presented as versatile and suitable for everyday celebrations.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€16
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Passed
Ideal temperature
8-8°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Made using the classic method, the same as Champagne.
Fact 02
A blend of seven different white grape varieties.
Fact 03
Vineyards at Herdade de Mingorra date back to the late 1970s.
Fact 04
Alentejo's climate is hot and dry, ideal for certain grape varietals.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Mingorra Espumante Branco Bruto 2017 is produced using the classic method, involving secondary fermentation in the bottle to create its effervescence. The wine is a blend of several white grape varieties cultivated at Herdade de Mingorra, an estate with vineyards established in the late 1970s. These vineyards are situated in the Alentejo region, known for its hot and dry climate, to which the vines are adapted. The producer's philosophy emphasizes the preservation of historic vines and the creation of quality wines.
