Murganheira Brut Reserve 2020

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Sparkling White
Producer:
 
Murganheira
Label Name:
 
Brut Reserve
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
Portugal
Region:
 
Távora-Varosa
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Malvasia Fina, Chardonnay, Cerceal (Cerceal), Pinot Noir, Touriga Nacional
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
6-8°C

Awards/Ratings
Revista de Vinhos: ~88 pts for Reserve releases; Vinho Grandes Escolhas: ~16 pts (some reserve/old-reserve cuvées); several national awards and high regional rankings for Murganheira reserve bottlings

Tasting Note
Fine, persistent bubbles with citrus-straw color. Aromas of green apple, ripe plum, brioche and light caramel; crisp acidity, balanced fruit and a persistent, elegant finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, shellfish, smoked salmon, roasted chicken, creamy pasta, light salads. Asian: sushi and sashimi, tempura, dim sum, grilled fish with soy-citrus, light Thai or Vietnamese seafood dishes.

Production Method
Méthode traditionnelle (Champenoise): pneumatic pressing, 1st fermentation in stainless steel, 2nd fermentation in bottle and extended lees aging (≈3+ years).

Vineyard Info
Murganheira (Soc. Agrícola e Comercial da Varosa) is a mid-20th-century Távora-Varosa producer, famed for blue-granite cellars; ~30 ha owned, oversees >1,000 ha and produces ~1M bottles annually.