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Malolactic fermentation in concrete and stainless-steel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCertified organic vineyards. Soils are granitic with schist transitions, clay-loam structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Givino","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49109720564042,"sku":"5601989976758","price":15.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/4747\/8602\/files\/esporaocolheita24.png?v=1776244540"},{"product_id":"herdade-da-calada-caladessa-cuvee-prestige-rose-2022","title":"Herdade da Calada Caladessa Cuvee Prestige Rose 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eDelicate raspberry aroma and subtle touches of spring flowers. Engaging taste with vibrant acidity and spices. 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Creamy and elegant palate with balanced fruit and spices that flourish on the intense and persistent finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEsporão Reserva White Organic wine is a premium Portuguese wine that embodies the essence of sustainability and quality. Made from 100% certified organic grapes, this wine is a true reflection of the region's terroir and respect for nature. The blend of native Portuguese grape varieties creates a vibrant and refreshing wine with a harmonious balance of acidity and fruit flavors. Notes of citrus, tropical fruits, and floral aromas dance on the palate, leading to a crisp and elegant finish. 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Velvety, voluptuous and impressively juicy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe grapes are harvested during the less hot periods of the day, arriving at the winery fresh and intact. Then, they are chosen and distributed according to the characteristics that the oenology team wants for the batch to be produced. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats after long skin maceration. At the end of fermentation, the wine is transferred to French and American oak barrels, where it stays for at least 4 months, ensuring the development of some complexity, without ever losing its varietal aromas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIt goes well with red meats, sausages, roast pork with chestnuts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Givino","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50062644740426,"sku":"5605567070166","price":17.86,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/4747\/8602\/files\/fatbaron.png?v=1738154088"},{"product_id":"herdade-do-peso-trinca-bolotas-alentejo-tinto-2024","title":"Herdade do Peso Trinca Bolotas Alentejo Tinto 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2024 vintage in the Alentejo began with a dry winter. Mild spring weather provided good conditions for budbreak and flowering. Three heatwaves during the summer meant that meticulous attention to detail was required in the vineyards to help the vines withstand the heat and drought: careful canopy management, control of cover crops to prevent competition with the vines, selective irrigation, and green harvesting to reduce the vines’ load and prevent excessive stress. The harvest at Herdade do Peso began on 9th August and ended on 30th September. Luís Cabral de Almeida was delighted with the quality of the grapes. The smaller berries, due to the lack of water throughout the growing season, produced wines with great concentration of flavour and structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eUpon arrival at the winery, the grapes were destemmed and underwent a soft crushing followed by a 3-4 day maceration. 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Fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature of 16°C and the wine is matured on lees for a further nine months, with battonage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe wines of Cartuxa are produced within the Alentejo sub-region of Évora and have long been legendary within Portugal. Vineyards have been on the same Quinta de Valbom site in Évora since 1517 when the Jesuits came to the region to establish the second oldest university in Portugal. The Cartuxa winery is owned by the Eugenio de Almeida Foundation, a privately funded charity founded in 1963. 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The architecture and décor of the estate reflect the Arabic influences that are deeply present in Alentejo’s culture, along with the estate’s modern cellar where all the wines are produced and aged reflecting the typical \u003cem\u003eTerroir\u003c\/em\u003e of the Northern Alentejo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonte da Cal fully addresses the goal of producing high-quality wines, as well as some great value wines. 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A dry start to the growing cycle saw reduced budbreak and production, following cold days (-4°C) and incidents of frost in March. A warm spring and use of precision irrigation helped the vines to recover and develop fully, followed by a “spectacular July”, with extraordinarily cool nighttime temperatures that rarely surpassed 14°C-16°C, resulting in optimum maturation conditions. 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