2020 Tapada do Chaves Vinhas Velhas White 2 x 0.75L 2 Bottles Alentejo Region WINEMAKER: Pedro Baptista & Duarte Lopes. AWARDS/RECOMMENDATIONS 95 Points, Robert Parker (2022 Vintage) 94 Points, Revista Adega (2018 Vintage) 18 Points, Revista de Vinhos (2018 Vintage) WINE VARIETIES: Field Blend, such as Arinto, Malvasia Fina, Fernão Pires, Tamarez & Roupeiro. VINIFICATION Hand-harvested from a century-old vineyard planted in Tapada in 1903. Manual selection of the grapes, followed by pressing of whole bunches, without destemming. Classic must clarification, by gravity at low temperature. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks and French oak barrels, using neutral yeasts, seeking to demonstrate the typicity and expression of the terroir as much as possible. Aged for 6 months in stainless steel tanks and French oak barrels, with batonnage. Bottle aging for 24 months. TASTING NOTES Straw green color. High aromatic complexity, citrus fruits, orange blossom, dried herbs, flint, dried fruits. Very balanced and intense, with extraordinary complexity and expression of fruit, with firm acidity. Long and very persistent finish, ending fruity, with great elegance 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).