Herdade da Malhadinha Nova White 2018

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Herdade da Malhadinha Nova
Label Name:
 
White
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
Portugal
Region:
 
Alentejo
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Antão Vaz, Arinto, Verdelho, Roupeiro.
Acidity:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Grandes Escolhas 17. 5 for Malhadinha Branco 2018; Wine Enthusiast scores (≈91 for later vintages) and Wine Advocate/Parker ratings for other Malhadinha Branco vintages (90s); multiple national and international awards for the Malhadinha Branco line

Tasting Note
Fresh white-pulp fruit, citrus and floral topnotes with subtle vanilla/oak, creamy mid‑palate, balanced acidity and a long, persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled sea bass, lobster with butter, roast chicken, creamy pasta, pork loin. Asian: miso‑glazed cod, sushi/sashimi, tempura, Thai coconut chicken curry.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested into 12 kg boxes, sorted, gently pressed; fermented in stainless steel and matured on fine lees ~10 months in French oak.

Vineyard Info
Family estate (Soares family) Herdade da Malhadinha Nova in Albernôa, Alentejo; founded 1998, boutique high‑quality estate and Relais & Châteaux property.