COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2024
GRAPE
Rabigato, Malvasia Fina, Viosinho
PRODUCER
Oboé Wines
REGION
Douro
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Oboe Superior Branco 2024 is a distinguished white wine from Oboé Wines, a brand under the Companhia dos Vinhos do Douro Lda, nestled in Tabuaço within Portugal's historic Douro Demarcated Region. This wine embodies the unique terroir of the Douro, known for its dramatic landscapes and schist soils. Crafted from a blend of indigenous Portuguese grape varieties—Rabigato, Malvasia Fina, and Viosinho—this vintage showcases the region's potential for producing fresh yet structured white wines. While the 2024 vintage is new, previous iterations have garnered critical acclaim, highlighting the producer's consistent commitment to quality and expression of the Douro's character.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€19
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Oboé Wines is part of Companhia dos Vinhos do Douro, located in Tabuaço, a key area of the Douro region.
Fact 02
The wine is a blend of three indigenous Portuguese grapes: Rabigato, Malvasia Fina, and Viosinho.
Fact 03
Aged for 4 months in French oak barrels, adding subtle complexity and volume to its profile.
Fact 04
Previous vintages have received high scores from respected Portuguese wine publications.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Oboe Superior Branco 2024 begins with careful fermentation in stainless steel vats, meticulously controlled at low temperatures to preserve the wine's aromatic freshness and vibrancy. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes a crucial aging period of 4 months. This aging takes place in 225-liter French oak barrels, a technique that imparts subtle toasted notes and adds complexity and volume to the wine's profile without overpowering its inherent fruit and floral characteristics. This balanced approach ensures a wine that is both expressive of its varietal blend and enhanced by thoughtful oak integration.
