Astronauta, Field Blend Branco

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White Wine
Douro, 2020
75CL

9,82 €

*Member Price: € 8,84

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Vinhas Velhas

White Wine, Low Intervention

12%

10º

What The Fellas Say

If you were a bowl of Phô and you were on Bumble looking for your perfect match, or maybe just someone interesting and fun to party with or dive deep into a hotel for a mad weekend of philosophical discussion, then you would definitely swipe right when this little beauty showed up. Elegant but not prissy. Complex but not complicated. Layered but not heavy. It’s a field blend of who knows what white grapes from old Douro vines. Loves ice baths, 90s era German techno and foot rubs.

What The Sommelier Says

A light citrus/straw colour; soft notes of lychee, citrus peel, rose and tropical fruits. On the palette, this wine made from historic vineyards with minimal intervention, is elegant, fresh and very gastronomic. A marked acidity with a long finish.

Pairs well with…

…the full suite of summer/autumn dishes from a grilled sea bream to roast chicken, but we bet this would make excellent friends with some tacos al pastor.

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About The Winemakers

Aníbal Coutinho’s Astronauta Wines is a pioneering project that combines his love for travel with his expertise in winemaking. The concept involves producing wines in different countries, each crafted with a deep understanding of the local wine culture and grape varieties. Coutinho started the project in Portugal and South Africa, creating wines that showcase the most emblematic grapes of these regions—Touriga Nacional and Arinto from Portugal, and Chenin Blanc and Pinotage from South Africa. The project was first presented at the ProWein 2011 trade fair in Germany.

About The Winemakers

Region: Douro

The wines of the Douro Valley are known for their depth, complexity, and aging potential. The soil is predominantly schist, a type of metamorphic rock that retains heat and helps to ripen the grapes. The region’s unique terroir, combined with the use of indigenous grape varieties and traditional winemaking techniques, create wines that are rich, complex, and full of character.