Flor de la Mar Branco Reserva - Casa Ermelinda

The barrel-aged Flor de la Mar Reserva Branco from the Península de Setúbal wine region reveals itself in the glass in bright golden yellow. The bouquet of this white wine from Península de Setúbal delights with aromas of papaya, grapefruit, pomelo and grapefruit. If we trace the aromatics further, cigar box, oak and toasted barrique come into play.

This white from Casa Ermelinda is the right choice for all wine drinkers who like as little residual sugar in their wine as possible. However, it is never sparse or brittle, but round and smooth. On the tongue, this balanced white wine is characterized by an incredibly light and creamy texture. Finally, the finale of this ripening white wine from the Península de Setúbal wine region, more precisely from Palmela DOC, delights with a beautiful finish.

Vinification of the Flor de la Mar Reserva Branco from Casa Ermelinda

The basis for the first-class and wonderfully balanced cuvée Flor de la Mar Reserva Branco from Casa Ermelinda are Arinto, Chardonnay and Viognier grapes. After the hand harvest, the grapes quickly reach the press house. Here they are sorted and carefully crushed. Then fermentation takes place in small wood at controlled temperatures. The fermentation is followed by a maturation of 4 months in oak barrels.

Food recommendation for the Flor de la Mar Reserva Branco from Casa Ermelinda

This Portuguese is best enjoyed moderately chilled at 11 - 13°C. It is perfect as a companion to roasted trout with ginger pear, asparagus salad with quinoa or omelet with salmon and fennel.

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