2022 Herdade Papa Leite Stories white

This white wine from Herdade Papa Leite is a blend of Moscatel, Chenin Blanc, Viognier and Sémillon grapes, grown on clay and schist-limestone soils. It was aged on the lees for three months and in oak barrels for over a year, followed by bottle ageing, which has given it greater complexity and depth.

It has a golden yellow colour and a subtle aroma, with tropical notes of mango, pineapple and passion fruit, enveloped by the elegance of French oak. On the palate, it reveals good structure, with freshness and balance, with the passion fruit standing out once again and a long, persistent finish.

The Papa Leite Estate, located in Alter do Chão, in the heart of the Alto Alentejo, dates back to the 17th century and even today, one can still find traces of that time. After many families passed through there, it was Filipe Barreiros Cardoso who, in love with the property, acquired it, making an old dream of producing high-quality products come true with the support of his family and team. Thus the estate was expanded and revitalised, now boasting 320 hectares extended to the production of wine, olive oil, and cattle. The vines are planted in clay soils and the grapes are harvested at night and selected before entering the winery, where the production of wine with the best raw material is guaranteed.

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