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Messias, 2012 White Wine

Messias Classico Branco, Bairrada
18 points - Revista de Vinhos
Was £28.95 Special Offer £17.50
Offer ends Friday the 3rd of April

Bottle size: 75cl

ABV: 12%

Price:

£17.50

18 In Stock

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Description

This wine is typically crafted from indigenous grape varieties native to the Bairrada region, such as Bical, Maria Gomes (also known as Fernão Pires), and Arinto. These grapes contribute to the wine's distinctive flavour profile and aromatic characteristics. Unusually for a white wine, the age has added complexity to this wine reminiscing of great aged white Riojas.

Tasting Notes
Aroma with unique, incredible complexity, ripe yellow plum, honey, some fresh herbs, salty background with phosphorus nuances. Medium body, ample structure supported by good acidity, crispy periphery, lively, stirred wine, quite expressive presence in the mouth, some freshness that contradicts the expectation created from the aroma. Good acidity, long finish.

Serving & Food Pairing
Serve at a temperature of 6°C to 8°C and pair with seafood, fish and white meats.

Messias was founded in 1926 by Mr. Messias Baptista, who served as chairman until 1973. The management is still held by the descendants of Messias family. Since its foundation that Messias has been producing and selling high quality wines from the main demarcated regions: Bairrada, Douro, Dão, Vinho Verde, Beiras and Vinho do Porto. The company is also known for the high quality of its Champagne method Sparkling wines and aged Brandies.

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Storing Your Wine
Store lying on its side at a temperature of 15°C away from heat and sunlight.

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Condition

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Reviews

***18 pts Revista de Vinhos***
Lemon in colour with golden highlights with a richness and a concentration of the local varieties Arinto and Cerceal that, cultivated in calcareous soils, give body to a wine of clear appearance of yellow-gold. The nose enhances the evolved and complex notes of wet clay and beeswax. In taste it reveals great structure and a surprising youth, with a long end of proof with mineral nuances, characteristics that allow to predict the guarantee of potential of aging.

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