Description
Herdade do Freixo is an agricultural company from north-eastern Alentejo, in the municipality of Redondo in Portugal. The Freixo village is at the same latitude as Lisbon but is a two-hour drive inland, near Spain.
With a dimension of about 300 ha of pure Alentejo in the village of Freixo, between Serra D’Ossa and Évora, its greatest ambition is the genuine preservation of this rural landscape and that its wines convey the best of the essence of its land, vineyards, and terroir.
This modern winery is the first in Europe built entirely underground, over 20 meters deep. This leaves the landscape untouched, uses gravity flow instead of pumping, and ensures perfect temperature without wasting energy.
It only took them three years to find their way into half of the Michelin-starred restaurants from the North to the South of Portugal.
Grape
30% Arinto, 30% Sauvignon Blanc, 20% Chardonnay, 20% Alvarinho
Vineyard & Vinification Note
35ha of vineyard that can be seen on the highest hill of the Estate, at an altitude of about 450 m, benefiting from privileged sun exposure and greater aeration of the vines.
Sustainable viticulture
Winemaking and ageing:
The grapes were harvested during the cool mornings of the Serra d’Osa hillside. After destemming and pressing, fermentation takes place at low temperatures, and 30% of the blend is in French oak barrels for second use, with battonage for 2 months. The fermentation and ageing process takes place in an underground cellar under excellent humidity and temperature conditions, where the batch is elaborated, filtered, and bottled young to maintain all the fruit and freshness.
Tasting Note
Intense aroma of orange blossom, grapefruit, and pineapple in syrup; Good persistence in the mouth with volume, balanced by a refreshing acidity, finishing with minerality. Mild aroma, with notes of white fruit (pear) and fresh apricots (winemakers’ notes).
Food Pairing
Ideal with fish, sushi and sashimi, salads, white meat and red grilled meats.
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