COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Antão Vaz, Arinto
PRODUCER
Herdade da Cabeceira
REGION
Alentejo
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Finish
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Vila Justa Selection Branco 2021 is a white wine from the Alentejano region of Portugal, produced by Herdade da Cabeceira, part of Lindebrog Wines. This wine is a blend of Antão Vaz and Arinto grapes. The 2021 vintage is notable as the first harvest from the Herdade da Cabeceira estate under its new ownership. The wine is characterized by its balance of summer softness and bright freshness, with a subtle minerality derived from the region's clay and schist soils. It received a Bronze Medal at the Estonian Wine of the Year 2023 competition.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
€38
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
First vintage from the newly acquired Herdade da Cabeceira estate.
Fact 02
Awarded a Bronze Medal at Estonian Wine of the Year 2023.
Fact 03
Grapes sourced from clay and schist soils in Alentejo.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Vila Justa Selection Branco 2021 is produced from Antão Vaz and Arinto grapes grown in Alentejo's clay and schist soils. The selection of the Antão Vaz grape at optimal ripeness is a key aspect of its production. The wine undergoes fermentation, with a subtle influence from oak aging. The winemaking process aims to achieve a balance between freshness and softness.
