Leziria Bianco
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100% Fernão Pires. (Most widely planted native, white grape in Portugal) Fermentation: Whole cluster press, stainless steel tanks. – Dry farmed vines of 15-30 years on average. Non-traditional cordon trellising in newer lots. Minimal intervention,
Tasting Notes: green hue on the rim, this wine is about the freshness that FP brings to the table. Classic citrus notes of pomelo and lemon are followed by fresh straw and the sea spray notes that are expected from the coastal proxy of Bairro. Light to medium body, the wine is simple and fresh on the palate, echoing the citrus notes on the nose. While the wine could easily pair with light seafood
dishes, it’s really meant to be a quaffable, authentic wine of Southern Portugal.
What is Fernão Pires? Also known as “Maria Gomes,” this indigenous white wine variety is the has the most acreage under vine in Portugal. Wine growers chose to work with FP because it can yield
higher tonnage, while retaining moderate acidity and phenolic complexity far greater than similar, high yielding vines (Palomino for instance). You’ll see FP used in Vinho Verde, but it truly shines in
warmer regions where acidity is prized. Classic aromats are in the citrus realm of ripe lemon, key lime, and sea spray/briney notes are common with fruit grown near the Atlantic. While length and
complexity are uncommon, Fernão Pires retains an inimitable identity that makes Portuguese wines so compelling, and unique to place.
My goal in starting a wine collective is to hand pick a unique, fun variety of wines from all over the world. To entice people to step out of the norm and be open to experiencing varietals and bottles that you may never have heard of, never knowing what you were missing! For you to awaken your palate to the bounty and abundance of unique, stunning, sexy wines from all across the globe. I hope wine tasting becomes a passion for you as it is for me! Prepare to be awed!
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