Wine from Pays d'Oc
Pays d’Oc is located in the Southern France. This beautiful region is home to about 56 different kinds of grapes. Pays d’Oc is blessed with a Mediterranean climate. The region is mostly made with dry lands and occasional winds that come from the Mediterranean Sea. The winds sweep through the hills, steep slopes and vineyards of Pays d’Oc. Soils have diverse characteristics as a result of diverse weather that allow for different kinds of grapes to grow in Pays d’ Oc region.
Wines in Pays d’Oc come in red, white and rose. Red wines, such as Grenache, Mourvedre, Merlot, and Sauvignon, predominantly rule more than anything. White wines in the form of Chardonnay, Muscat, and Viognier make up about 15% of the total wine produced in this region. Over the years, Pays d’Oc has become a prominent region for wide varieties of grapes and wines.
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Le Jade Viognier is made from 100 percent Viognier
A refreshing treat laced up with snappy food-friendly acidity.
Picpoul Le Jade makes a classic match with oysters on the half shell and goes very well with exotic food in general. Picpoul means lip-smacking good.
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Grape Varietals: Touriga Nacional (60%), Tinta Roriz/Tempranillo (25%) and Touriga Franca (15%)
Quinta de Fafide estate is located on the outskirts of São João da Pesqueira, at an altitude between 550 and 650 meters. The grapes are generally harvested in October, with the altitude allowing them to ripen without water stress. Extremely fresh, this wine shows the freshness of the grapes. A very intense, elegant aroma where red berry and plum jam dominate, perfectly balanced with notes from ageing in new American oak barrels. Excellent tannins on the palate, with a long and lasting finish.
ORIGIN: Grapes exclusively from the estate, Schist soil, located around São João da Pesqueira, at an average altitude of 550 meters, with mainly exposure to East / South.
VINIFICATION: Hand-picked grapes, were fully destemmed and immediatly crushed. The grapes were fermented by grape variety with rigorous selection, so the final blend was what we wanted. This is the Old World of making wine, by selecting grapes by vineyard and lots in the winery. Fermentation in small stainless steel vats, with temperatures around 28 ºC. Smooth and controlled maceration, to get elegant and aromatic wines.
AGEING: Part of the wine ages 12 months in second and third use American oak barrels.
APPELLATION: DOC Douro
ALCOHOL: 14%
pH 3,59
TOTAL ACIDITY: 5,0 g/dm
TOTAL SUGARS: 0,6 g/dm
Serve with red meat, game, strong cheeses, spicy meat dishes.
