1º Jeirões São Mateus Verdelho 2023 White Wine

1º Jeirões São Mateus Verdelho White Wine is a captivating blend that boasts a pale citrine yellow color. It welcomes the senses with an intense nose, featuring notes of smoke and dried salt pan, punctuated by citrus hints of grapefruit. On the palate, this wine is textured, with excellent acidity, freshness, and a lasting finish. Born from the sea, it's ready to harmonize with seafood, shellfish, and fish dishes like red mullet and sea urchins. However, its density and concentration also make it an excellent companion to white meats with burnt fat, such as a well-cooked suckling pig or even a pork belly. This wine is not just a drink, but a gastronomic experience that complements and enhances a variety of dishes.

1º Jeirões São Mateus Verdelho White Wine is a unique product of the Azores Designated Region, more precisely, the Island of Pico - a one-of-a-kind terroir globally recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its volcanic stone corrals. The vineyards of São Mateus are planted right by the coast, on soils formed by volcanic rock (black lava). To protect the vines from the strong winds and salinity of the Atlantic Ocean, the plants are sheltered by overlapping stone walls, locally known as corrals. The process of harvesting this wine involves selective manual harvesting and selection on a sorting table. Whole bunch pressing takes place, followed by racking after 6 hours. Spontaneous fermentation occurs in 600-1000L horizontal vats (70%) and in used French oak barrels (30%). This meticulous process results in a unique wine that embodies the character of its extraordinary place of origin.