Terras do Demo Malvasia Fina 2018

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Sparkling White
Producer:
 
Terras do Demo
Label Name:
 
Malvasia Fina
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
Portugal
Region:
 
Távora-Varosa
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12%
Grape(s):
 
Malvasia Fina
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
2
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
6-8°C

Awards/Ratings
Gold - Concurso Crédito Agrícola (2021) for Terras do Demo Malvasia-Fina Brut 2018; scored ~84. 4 pts at Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2019 (just below medal); Terras do Demo espumantes have won multiple international medals (Sakura Japan, The Best of Wine Weekend)

Tasting Note
Fine, persistent mousse with citrus, green apple and white-flower aromas; fresh, fruity palate, crisp acidity and a long, clean finish.

Food Pairing
Aperitifs, salads, grilled or roasted fish, shellfish and oysters; sushi, sashimi, tempura, dim sum, light Thai seafood dishes; roast chicken and fresh soft cheeses.

Production Method
Produced by the traditional (bottle) method: low-temperature fermentation, aged on lees, manual riddling (remuage) and disgorgement.

Vineyard Info
Cooperativa Agrícola do Távora (Caves Terras do Demo), founded 1955 in Moimenta da Beira; producing Terras do Demo espumantes since 2004 and a large regional cooperative.