Herdade Papa Leite Tiro no Escuro white

For the production of Tiro no Escuro white wine, grapes were used from vineyards planted on clay and schist-limestone soils, with a predominance of the Viognier grape variety. Golden yellow in colour, it has aromas of medium intensity, with citrus fruits that evolve into cooked fruits and jam, due to its evolution in barrels, where it aged for 2 years. On the palate it has some acidity, well-integrated wood that gives it structure, notes of dried fruit and a long finish, showing good potential for ageing in the bottle.

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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