Quinta de Baixo
Quinta de Baixo Gonçalves Faria Branco
3.8
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WINE DESCRIPTION
Quinta de Baixo Gonçalves Faria Branco is a premium white wine produced by the renowned Portuguese winery Quinta de Baixo. This wine is made from a blend of indigenous grape varieties grown in the Bairrada appellation, known for its unique terroir and cool climate. The vineyards are located on gentle slopes with clay-limestone soils, which impart a distinct minerality to the wine. The grapes are hand-harvested and undergo a gentle pressing before being fermented in stainless steel tanks. The resulting wine is crisp, refreshing, and elegant, with notes of citrus, green apple, and a subtle hint of oak. This wine is a perfect match for seafood, salads, and light dishes.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Quinta de Baixo Gonçalves Faria Branco is a delightful white wine that is full of complexity and vibrancy.On the nose, it has notes of citrus, grapefruit, and lychee, with hints of white flowers, honey, and wet stone. On the palate, it is well-balanced, with a core of ripe yellow fruits and a zesty acidity. The finish is long and lingering, with a slight mineral quality. Overall, this is an enjoyable and well-crafted white wine that should be enjoyed with lighter dishes.
EXPERT RATING
3.8
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2039
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Moderate
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Pronounced
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Medium
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Vibrant
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
No tannin
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (2)
Bical
Maria Gomes
ORIGINS
Winery: Quinta de Baixo
Region: Bairrada
Bairrada is an evolving wine region in northern Portugal with a long history of winemaking dating back to the 10th century. The region was awarded DOP status in 1979, sparking the emergence of individual winemaking estates and the development of more modern and approachable styles.
Bairrada has been producing wine since Portugal gained independence from the Moors in the 10th century, with its red wines gaining popularity in Britain by the early 1700s. In 1756, The Marquis of Pombal ordered that Bairrada’s vineyards should be uprooted, setting back winemaking in the region. In 1887, the Escola Prática de Viticultura da Bairrada was founded, producing Portugal’s first méthode champenoise sparkling wine in 1890.CUSTOMER RATING
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