CLASSIFICATION: Protected Geographical Indication
REGION: Beira Atlântico
WINE TYPE: Rosé sparkling wine
GRAPE VARIETY: 100% Baga
WINEMAKER: Osvaldo Amado
APPEARANCE: Crystalline with fine bubbles and gas release.
COLOUR: Defined pink colour.
FLAVOUR: Intense nose of fresh red fruit and jam of the same.
TASTE: Fruity, a moderate freshness and a nice volume in the mouth followed by an elegant mousse and a remarkable persistence.
WINEMAKING PROCESS: Total destemming, soft pressing, natural static decantation. Alcoholic fermentation at 18ºC, followed by a second fermentation in bottle (classic method). Only 40% of the free–run juice was used.
AGEING: A minimum of 9 months on lees and 1 month after the dégorgement.
LONGEVITY: 18 to 24 months.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS: In leisure times, with various appetizers, fine pastries and natural fruit.
ANALYTICAL PARAMETERS:
Alcoholic level: 12.5% | pH: 3.25 | Total acidity: 6.8 g/L | Total sugars: 7.0 g/L