Azores Wine Co. Terrantez do Pico 2023

Terrantez do Pico is an indigenous and exclusive grape variety of the Azores islands. The last recorded count of vines of this variety, outside official trials, was fewer than 100 plants when António Maçanita decided to get involved in its recovery. Today, it is being gradually replanted, offering hope for its future. This wine showcases the potential of this unique grape in the "extreme" volcanic terroir, resulting in a pure, mineral, and saline wine... with the hope that it will inspire others to keep it alive.

Tasting Notes:
Bright citrus yellow, with an intense floral nose and notes of tea, bergamot, and iodine. Rich, full-bodied attack with a touch of iodine and salt. Fresh, with good acidity, some creaminess, and a strong saline component. Perfectly paired with grilled fish, salads, and fresh seafood.

Vinification:
Selective manual harvest in 20kg baskets, mostly from the island of Pico with a small percentage from São Miguel. Whole-bunch pressing, transferred after 12 hours. The first presses are fermented in stainless steel tanks with temperature control to preserve the purity of the variety, while the second presses are fermented in third-year barrels (30%). Aged for 10 months on fine lees.