Description
From their vineyards in Douro Superior, around Almendra, CARM’s winemakers have been operating since the end of the nineteenth century. Their oldest vineyard was planted in 1966 and since then they have continuously expanded and improved the selection of traditional varieties. With the construction of the cellar in 2004, which combines the latest technology with traditional mills, they are able to ferment the best grapes and produce outstanding wines. These wines, carefully aged and bottled, reflect the company’s passion for the land and their respect for nature.
The grapes of the Siria, Fonte Cal and Malvasia varieties were first completely destemmed and then gently crushed, followed by a maceration of around 12 hours. After this, the grapes were pressed in a pneumatic press under inert conditions to avoid oxidation. Depending on the grape variety and the ripeness of the grapes, the must went through a clarification phase that lasted between 24 and 48 hours.
The fermentation lasted several months and took place at controlled temperatures between 12 and 16 degrees Celsius. The wine then matured on the fine lees in stainless steel tanks to develop additional complexity until it was finally prepared for bottling.
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