Montanha Sublime Branco Bruto (Caves da Montanha) is a Brut (dry) white sparkling wine from Portugal.
Key Information
- Producer: Caves da Montanha (A. Henriques, S.A.), Anadia, Bairrada region.
- Region: Bairrada (I.V.V. – quality sparkling wine).
- Style: White sparkling wine, Bruto (Brut).
- Vintage: Non-vintage (NV).
- Grape Varieties: 35% Bical, 30% Maria Gomes (Fernão Pires), 20% Baga, 15% Cercial.
- Method: Traditional method (méthode champenoise / classic method) – first fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks; second fermentation in the bottle.
- Ageing: Minimum 9 months on the lees in bottle before disgorgement.
- Alcohol: 12% vol.
- Residual Sugar: < 6 g/L (Brut)
Tasting Notes
- Appearance: Brilliant citrus colour with fine and persistent bubbles.
- Aroma: Intense, with notes of jam and white-fleshed fruits.
- Palate: Fresh, creamy, and with a long aftertaste.
Serving & Pairing
- Serving temperature: 6–8 °C.
- Food pairing: Excellent on its own or as an aperitif; pairs well with fish and seafood.
- Storage: Keep bottles horizontal in a cellar at 13–14 °C (±3 °C) with 60–70% humidity.
This is the drier counterpart to the Montanha Sublime Meio-Seco, made with the same grape blend and traditional bottle-fermentation method by one of Bairrada’s established producers