2023 Tapada do Chaves White 3 x 0.75L 3 Bottles Alentejo Region WINEMAKER: Pedro Baptista & Duarte Lopes. AWARDS/RECOMMENDATIONS 93 Points, Revista Adega (2019 Vintage) 17.5 Points, Vinho Grandes Escolhas (2018 Vintage) WINE VARIETIES: Arinto, Antão Vaz & Fernão Pires. VINIFICATION Hand-picked grapes from the 3 white plots of Castanheiro vineyard, located at approximately 400 m altitude. Grape selection at the winery, followed by a full bunch press. Fermentation 100% in stainless steel tanks with neutral yeasts for maximum terroir expression. Ageing on tank sur lies for 9 months with batonnage. In the bottle for 12 months. TASTING NOTES Citrus green color. Classic aromatic unoaked profile, intense, warm and complex. Strong nose with white fruit, floral nuances and citrus, suggestions of orange peel. Soft and elegant fermentative notes, brioche. Big volume and unctuosity on the palate, direct fruit, with firm acidity and delicate minerality. Finishes very long, fruity, with volume and character. SERVING It should be served at a temperature of 14ºC. HISTORY Located in Frangoneiro, on the outskirts of Portalegre, in the region of Upper Alentejo, one finds Tapada do Chaves, an estate that has given rise to wines of renowned quality for nearly 100 years. It covers 60 hectares in total, of which 32 hectares are vineyards, broken down into 23 planted with red grape varieties and nine with white grape varieties. Tapada do Chaves is located in a region heavily influenced by the nearby mountain range (Serra de São Mamede) and surrounding forestry and agriculture which endow it with a specific microclimate. These conditions play a crucial role in the quality and character of the wines produced. Winemaking properties in the Alentejo over a century old are few and far between. Therefore, Tapada do Chaves is a one-off in the region. Its particular and singular qualities, thanks to the nearby mountains, make it truly unique. Implanted on a granite massif at considerable height, the grapes mature slowly and fully, which is reflected in the wines’ extremely pure aromas and a singular freshness in both the reds and whites. The history of this label dates back to the early 20th century when Mr Chaves planted the first vineyards on his small property in Frangoneiro, which gave rise to a passionate dedication to the land. The Tapada do Chaves estate includes two of the oldest working vineyards in the Alentejo, with records dating back to 1901 (old red vineyards) and 1903 (old white vineyards). Brimming with superb potential, elegant and full-bodied, the tapada do chaves wines are specifically geared towards lovers of rare and truly extraordinary wines. PLEASE NOTE: This is a recurring auction. The seal number(s) you see on the photos might differ from the one(s) on your bottle(s).