Churchill's Estates Grafite Douro White
Grafite white is a complex and delicate Douro wine, combining distinctive mineral notes with hints of graphite and fresh lemons on the nose. This wine is juicy and elegant on the palate, with a long and crisp finish. It is produced from grapes grown on our estates located in the Cima Corgo and Douro Superior sub-regions of the Douro Valley.
Winery: Churchill’s Port & EstatesAppellation: Douro
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Farming Methods: Sustainable agricultural methods certified by the SATIVA institute
Maturation: 6 months in new casks; the remaining part is kept in stainless steel vats to maintain its fruity character combined with the oak complexity from the wines in casks.
Soil: The combination of schist, clay, and quartz soils helps retain moisture, crucial during hot summers
Varietal: Rabigato and Viosinho
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