Antonio Maçanita Verdelho From Azores Original White 2023

It is not O Verdelho-Gouveio, it is not Verdelho-Verdejo, it is Verdelho-Verdelho, the Original! Viticulture: A unique terroir in the world, in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, at the base of the volcanic mountain of Pico, the vines are planted in the cracks of the rock, by the sea, where you can hear the "singing of the crab," because this is where there is the most sun and warmth. A proximity sometimes of just a few meters that requires the protection of the vineyard by walls (corrals), from the strong and salty Atlantic winds. Winemaking of Verdelho O Original Branco by António Maçanita: Selective hand harvest in 20Kg baskets, whole cluster pressing, racking after 12h. Spontaneous fermentation in horizontal vats of 600-1000L. Aging: 30% 6 months in barrel on fine lees.