Symington Family Altano Douro DOC White
辛明頓家族 斗羅河谷 ALTANO 白酒
產地:Douro Valley
品種:Malvasia Fina, Viosinho, Moscatel Galego.
This fresh white wine comes from the Douro Valley in Northern Portugal. It is produced from grapes grown in the cooler, higher vineyards; the winemakers aim for a balanced flavour extraction. The result is a zesty, aromatic wine showing tropical fruit and refreshing crisp acidity. Made by the Symington family, producers in the Douro since the 19th Century.
ALTANO白酒來自葡萄牙北部的斗羅谷,葡萄的生長環境地勢較高也較為涼爽,
釀酒師以釀造出風味均衡的精緻佳釀為目標,因此而誕生的是這款香氣充沛,
充滿熱帶水果風味與清爽酸度的ALTANO白酒,
由自19世紀以來即在斗羅地區從事釀酒事業的辛明頓家族釀造。
VINIFICATION and MATURATION釀造與熟成
Vinification took place at Quinta do Sol where the Symington family have one of the most modern winemaking facilities in the region. The grapes were softly crushed after de-stemming, and some contact with the skins followed in order to extract desirable aroma compounds.
Fermentation got under way in stainless steel vats (20 tonne capacity) at a controlled temperature of 14-15ºC so as to retain the primary aromas. 4 months in stainless steel vats with minimal contact with oxygen in order to retain all the aromatic freshness of the wine.
辛明頓家族在Quinta do Sol設有最先進的釀酒設備,Altano白酒就是在這裡進行釀造的。
葡萄在去梗後輕柔的壓榨,並繼續與果皮一同浸泡,以萃取出更多精華;
接著在20公噸的大型不鏽鋼桶中發酵,溫度控制在攝氏14到15度之間,
保存葡萄自然的香氣。在不鏽鋼桶熟成4個月,將酒液與氧氣的接觸量控制到最低,
讓酒的新鮮香氣不至於在陳熟的過程中流失。
Tasting Notes品試摘要
Ideal for everyday, informal drinking at home with family or with friends; a great wine to relax and unwind. Herbal and zesty aromas show tropical fruits; lychees and passion fruit, brimming with youthful vigour. On the palate, exuberantly fresh and piquant, with some green apple notes, great verve and crisp acidity. Refreshing and stimulating – it will get your taste buds revelling.
任何人都適合飲用的酒款,可以平常在家裡和家人或朋友一起飲用,是一款非常適合放鬆的酒。
草本和令人愉悅的香氣帶出熱帶水果的氣息,荔枝和百香果的味道,充滿著清新的氣息。
於口中有非常清新的感受,帶有青蘋果的氣息和清爽與酸的口感,令人感到非常暢快,挑動你的味蕾。
Serving Suggestions建議搭配
Ready for immediate drink. Ideally serve between 10 and 12ºC. Try it with grilled fish, shellfish, cold salads, etc.
可即刻飲用,適飲溫度為攝氏10到12度。
建議搭配烤魚、貝類、沙拉一同享用。
Awards獎項
2019 International Wine Challenge - Bronze (17)
2018 International Wine Challenge - Silver, 90 points (16)
2017 Decanter World Wine Awards - Silver (16)
2016 International Wine Challenge - Bronze (15)
2016 Decanter World Wine Awards - Bronze (15)
2016 International Wine & Spirit Competition - Bronze (15)
2015 Decanter World Wine Awards - Bronze (14)
2013 James Suckling - 90 points (11)