Casa Ferreirinha Vinha Grande Branco 2023
Castas Escondidas translates as hidden varieties and showcases some of the lesser-known grape varieties of the Douro Valley, such as Viosinho, Gouveio, and Rabigato. These grapes are sourced from a range of vineyard sites in the Douro Superior and Cima Corgo from a combination of Casa Ferreirinha owned vineyards and trusted growers.
The 2023 is a blend of 41% Viosinho, 23% Arinto/Pedernã, 20% Rabigato, 16% Gouveio (Godello), fermented in a mixture of stainless steel and French oak, with no malolactic fermentation. 50% is then aged in 500L new oak before blending and bottling. This results in a wine with bright citrus and floral notes balanced by buttery richness and a refreshing acidity to finish.
Casa Ferreirinha
The original pioneer of unfortified wines in Portugal’s Douro Valley, Casa Ferreirinha is best known as the producer of Barca Velha. First made in 1952, this almost-mythical red wine is only produced in exceptional vintages and is celebrated for its classic, intense, intricate, elegant, opulent qualities. It serves as the foundation upon which Casa Ferreirinha has built its reputation.
Casa Ferreirinha is named after Dona Antónia Ferreira (affectionally called ‘Ferreirinha’, or ‘little Ferreira’) a legendary, entrepreneurial woman who purchased the vineyard land in the hot, dry Douro Superior region that became the foundation for estate’s success. Head of winemaking Luís Sottomayor oversees the production of a wide range of elegant, restrained Douro wines.
The estate’s iconic Reserva Especial is produced in the vintages when grapes does not meet the standards required for making Barca Velha. The range also encompasses the unoaked reds Esteva and Papa Figos, and the oak-aged reds, Vinha Grande (also made as white and rosé), Callabriga and Quinta da Leda; each combines concentrated, polished red and black fruits with subtle spicy hints of tobacco box and cocoa. Planalto, meanwhile, is crisp, refreshing white from high elevation vineyards, which represent exceptional price value at the entry level.
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