Quinta Do Javali Pge | White | 2020 | Doc Douro| Vivino Rating 4.4

Intro: PGE stands for Post Graduate Enology a name given by Antonio as this was effectively his ‘masters’ project. Only 700 bottles produced of this boutique ltd edition wine.

Region: Douro (D.O.C)

Winery: Quinta do Javali

Grapes: Viosinho & Arinto

Aging: 12 months with battonage in a spherical concrete vat made from vineyard soil

Tasting Notes: Light yellow colour with a greenish tinges. An attractive, challenging nose, beginning with a fruity component dominated by citrus fruits, which continues with an expressive aroma of fennel. The palette of aromas continues to reveal itself with notes of aniseed, brioche, butter, and finally the excellent greedy notes of toasted barrel. In the mouth, the bâtonnage the wine underwent improves its excellent structure. This is a wine which will age well in the bottle. 

ABV: 13.5%  Serving Temp: 12-14 °C  Decant: 0.5hrs  Pairing: BBQ meat, Scallops   Spicy Crab, Seafood Curry