Portillo Sauvignon Blanc
75 cl
A light and zesty Sauvignon Blanc from Mendoza. A deliciously easy drinking wine which would pair well with shellfish and goat's cheese.
- €14.00
A light and zesty Sauvignon Blanc from Mendoza. A deliciously easy drinking wine which would pair well with shellfish and goat's cheese.
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
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| Nose | Fruity nose with outstanding aromas of white peach and grapefruit |
| Palate | Refreshing acidity, flavours of lychee, mango and pineapple |
| Colour | Yellow colour with strong greenish hues |
Fact Sheet
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| Fluid | 75 cl |
| Grape Variety | 100% Sauvignon Blanc |
| Alcohol % | 13.5 |
| Style | Dry, light bodied |
| Estate/Producer | Bodegas Salentein |
| Country | Argentina |
| Region/AOC | Uco Valley – Tunuyán – Mendoza |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Making Techniques | Grapes harvested at night. Contact of the must with oxygen is avoid throughout the process. Fermentation takes place at between 13°C and 15°C, resulting in fresh wines which express the varietal very well. Wine is aged on its lees. |
| Closure | Screwcap |
| Cellaring/Ageing Potential | Drink now! |
Awards and/or Press Quotes
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| Wine Enthusiast | 85 Points. ‘Punchy prickly citrus aromas are clearly that of Sauvignon Blanc. Light in colour and weight, this tastes of tangy citrus with a shot of black and green pepper. Lime is the key flavour noted on a clean but mild finish.’ |