Rarissimo Bairrada Espumante 2010

From the Winery:

ORIGIN: Bairrada DOC | Portugal
DESIGNATION: Bairrada Espumante ‘Extra Brut’
VARIETIES: 100% Arinto
VINTAGE: 2010
ALCOHOL: 12.5%

ABOUT:

Heralded as the most awarded winemaker in Portugal, Osvaldo Amado is the owner and winemaker of Raríssimo wines. Amado wanted his wines, from both Bairraida and the Dão, to convey what nature conveys: immediate gratification as well as the test of patience. Raríssimo young wines are at least 5 years old, with an average release year of 2010. From Espumante to 20+ year old reds from the Dão, you are in for a rare experience. As a true work of art born from nature, the Raríssimo wines are the reflection of a terroir along with Osvaldo’s own style, which arrive with their originality and extravagance.

Grapes are hand-harvested, carefully sorted and fully destemmed before pressing. Only the initial 40% of the juice is used for this wine. 50% of the base wine is fermented in 2nd use French oak barrels and 50% in stainless steel. The second fermentation occurs in bottle in the classic method and remains sur lie for 11 years before being disgorged.

Crystal-clear in appearance, it reveals a straw color attenuated with greenish tones. It has a complex and intense aroma profile, dried fruits and toast; characteristics that lend to the fresh, delicate mousse and long persistence.