Old sparkling curtain Blanc de noirs 2021
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Cortinha Velha Blanc de Noirs 2021
Monção & Melgaço, Vinho Verde, Portugal
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Producer
In the prestigious area of Cambeses, Monção, cousins Sara and Pedro Covas carry on the family’s multi-generational tradition of crafting classic Vinho Verde wines, with a special focus on expressing the greatness of the Alvarinho grape. Their small, family-run winery is known for meticulous attention to detail — in the vineyard, the cellar, and the impeccable presentation of their wines and sparkling wines. Production is extremely limited, at around 15,000 bottles per year, passionately represented by the Temple Wines terroir-hunting team.
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Description
An outstanding sparkling wine crafted from local red grape varieties of Monção and Melgaço — Alvarelhão, Padeiro de Basto, and Espadeiro — vinified as a white wine through direct, gentle pressing with no destemming. Made using the traditional method with secondary fermentation in bottle and extended lees ageing, this Blanc de Noirs reveals the freshness, complexity, and granitic character of high-altitude Vinho Verde.
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Origin & Production
• Region: Monção & Melgaço, Vinho Verde, Portugal
• Producer: Cortinha Velha II
• Grapes: Alvarelhão, Padeiro de Basto, Espadeiro
• Harvest: Hand-picked (21 September 2021), transported in 20 kg boxes
• Soils: Granitic
• Average vine age: 14 years
• Production: 2,670 bottles
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Vinification
• Direct pressing, no destemming
• Traditional method with indigenous yeasts
• Secondary fermentation in bottle (tirage in April 2022)
• Lees ageing: 20 months
• Manual riddling
• Disgorged: December 2023
• Minimum of 3 additional months ageing after disgorgement
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Analytical Data
• Alcohol: 10.5%
• pH: 3.04
• Total acidity: 7.7 g/L (tartaric acid)
• Residual sugar: 4.2 g/L
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Tasting Notes
Brilliant appearance, with fine and persistent bubbles. Open and elegant on the nose, showing floral and fruity notes. Lively acidity brings vibrancy and freshness. On the palate, crisp mousse, stone fruit flavours, creamy texture, and a slightly dry, seductive finish.
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Suggested Pairings
• Oysters, mussels, clams
• Salmon or tuna tartare
• Vegetarian dishes with acidity and texture
• Fresh goat cheeses
• Perfect for outdoor celebrations
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