Casa Clara
HERDADE DA CAPELA GRANDE RESEVA-BLANC
2017
- Seafood
- Fish
$37.25
3 case(s) available
About this winery
Beyond the Tagus River, the Alentejo DO benefits from a unique blend of continental and Mediterranean climates. Over the past 20 years, its eight sub-regions have gained prestige, making the Alentejo Portugal’s second major wine region after the Douro. Since 1983, the Roque do Vale family has managed 64 hectares at Herdade da Capela ("The Chapel"), one of two vineyards under the Casa Clara name. Located in the Moura sub-region at the heart of Lower Alentejo, the estate experiences the...
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Production notes
This exceptional white wine, crafted from a harmonious blend of Arinto, Antão Vaz, and Verdelho, presents a citrine color with greenish highlights. The nose unfolds with fresh citrus aromas, delicately enveloped in vanilla notes from one-third of the blend aged in new French oak barrels. On the palate, it offers a beautiful volume, invigorating freshness, and controlled softness, with a mineral and elegant finish. This elegant wine has great aging potential and will pair wonderfully with seafood, grilled fish, or Mediterranean dishes.