Principal Grande Reserva White 2016

The property’s 61 hectares are spread over the fabulous clay-limestone soils that dominate the gentle hills of this vineyard. The entire vineyard is dry farmed, meaning no irrigation is used. The entire vineyard is dry farmed. It is here that, with the most famous white grape variety (Chardonnay) and our use of gravity flow winemaking, that we produce our most emblematic white wine. This wine is capable of standing alongside any world-class Chardonnay produced elsewhere in the world.

LOCATION: S. Lourenço do Bairro, Bairrada, Portugal (DOC Bairrada)

TERROIR: Atlantic influenced climate, protected by the Caramulo and Bussaco Hills. Vineyards planted at high density (up to 6172 plants per hectare) on gentle hills of clay-limestone soils. Completely dry farmed.

VARIETALS: Chardonnay (95%), Arinto (5%)

SERVING TEMP: Serve between 10-12 Cº. Decant if possible 30 minutes before serving.

STORAGE: In a cool dry place (12 a 14 Cº) away from direct sunlight and without big fluctuations in temperature.

AGEING ABILITY: The wine is perfect to drink now, but will age beautifully for a further 10-15 years from the date of the harvest.