2022 Textura "Pretexto" Branco, Dão, PortugalABOUT THIS WINE Pretexto white wine is a blend of traditional Do grapes from high altitude vines planted in granite soils. The grapes that make up this blend are 50% Encruzado 50% Bical. Pretexto white 2022 was decanted statically and fermented naturally in stainless steel tanks, concrete tanks and 10% in French oak barrels. It ages in the same deposits above total lees during 5 to 6 months. The year 2022 was overall a very dry year, in which

Small batches of grapes are gently crushed and then transferred to five tonne headed down open fermenters

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Though rock excavation had significantly decreased after the Revolution – during which some chateau were used as barracks

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Our winemaking team’s primary aspiration is to translate the character of our vineyard sites and each season – in our wines themselves

but also that of 50 regional grape growers as well

depending on the quality of a particular vineyard in a given vintage

With reliable quality and a true sense of history

the château stayed lifeless for about 50 years until its acquisition in 2001

warm site with sustainable farming practices and a focus on soil health and balanced vines

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