Harvests of 2022 Chocapalha, a quartet of fresh whites for the summer

There are four novelties: Quinta de Chocapalha Branco, Quinta de Chocapalha Sauvignon Blanc, Quinta de Chocapalha Chardonnay and Quinta de Chocapalha Viosinho. These wines are based on the philosophy of the producers, who focus on the production of wines of origin, elegant and fresh, thus reflecting the authenticity of their terroir.

Quinta de Chocapalha White 2022 is a blend of Viosinho (70%), Arinto (15%) and Verdelho (15%) grape varieties, and comes from vines that are over 32 years old. Fermentation took place for 26 days in stainless steel vats and the wine remained in contact with fine lees for 4 months with battonage. In the glass, it has a bright color. It is a fresh and elegant wine with citrus and floral aromas and hints of lychees. In the mouth, it shows excellent intensity and acidity, very elegant and a persistent aftertaste.

Good aromatic complexity is the characteristic that best defines Quinta de Chocapalha Sauvignon Blanc 2022, thanks to the grape variety from which it originates. Coming from a 29-year-old vineyard, this white fermented for 28 days in stainless steel vats and was also in contact with fine lees for 4 months. With a bright and intense color, on the nose, tropical aromas and light notes of asparagus are evident. It has excellent minerality and good volume, being extremely fresh, elegant and with a long finish.

The Quinta de Chocapalha Chardonnay 2022 is proof of the profile of the wines produced by the producers, with considerable influence from the microclimate of the property, which has an aromatic and fresh profile, conferred by the grapes from which it originates, also from vines with more than 30 years of age. Its winemaking process went through a 27-day fermentation in stainless steel vats and contact with fine lees for 4 months. In the glass, its color is bright and intense and its nose is quite elegant, fresh and aromatic with notes of stone fruits. In the mouth, it is possible to notice a good volume, balanced, with unctuousness and mineral tension. It is a harmonious wine with good acidity and an intense finish.

Finally, Quinta de Chocapalha Viosinho 2022 originates from a 32-year-old vineyard and underwent a longer aging process than the rest of the farm whites, which lasts 6 months in neutral French oak barrels in contact with fine lees and a 20-day fermentation in stainless steel vats at low temperatures. With an intense and bright color, this wine is very fresh and aromatic. On the nose, it reveals aromas of white stone fruits and lychees. In the mouth it has an excellent acidity, texture and balance.

The freshness and elegance that so characterize these farm wines make them the perfect suggestion for warmer days, ideal to be consumed alone or at the table, accompanying light dishes such as salads, white fish and seafood.

The wines can be enjoyed or purchased on the Horeca channel, wine cellars or directly at the producers’ Enoturismo, in Alenquer.