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Quinta da Murta Bucelas 2013
Bucelas, Lisboa, Central and Southern Portugal, PortugalBucelas, northeast of Lisbon, is one of the most famous dry whites regions of Portugal. It was here that arinto was first cultivated by the Romans 2000 years ago, and where the grape still shines today, with the coastal limestone and marl soils ideally suited to this local citrus and herbal driven white. Quinta da Murta's biodynamic vineyards are located around 250m in the chalky hills. After a spell of skin contact and gentle pressing, this light bodied white was tank fermented on full lees for up to six months, resulting in crisp, saline-brisk lemon, pine nuts and hay woven amidst finely creamy lees. Subtly textural, humming with acidity, with ample saline notes on the lingering finish (a beauty 12.5 percent). Tastes of the sea; pairs with oysters, gooseneck barnacles or any fresh shellfish. Drinking beautifully now, and with capacity to age. Fantastic value.Tasted: 16 November 2016Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:| BC | $26.99 | 750ml | BCLS |
Grape: ArintoCSPC: 287029UPC: 5605764000010
