{"product_id":"superior-branco-doc-beira-interior-2022","title":"Superior Branco DOC Beira Interior 2022","description":"\u003ch4\u003eVineyard and winemaking\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuperior Branco brings together Síria, Fonte Cal and Arinto from Quinta do Cardo’s high vineyards near Castelo Rodrigo. At around 750 metres above sea level, the vines grow chiefly on granite, with areas of schist and sand. Organic farming and cool nights help preserve the clarity and acidity of these native white varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 grapes were picked by hand and gently pressed before fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel. Ageing on fine lees added a subtle creaminess and brought the blend together while avoiding overt oak and retaining its bright, mineral-led profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePale lemon-straw with green highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eNose\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrapefruit, green apple and white flowers are joined by fennel, mountain herbs and crushed granite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003ePalate\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnergetic and finely textured, with citrus, crisp pear and a light lees-derived roundness. Arinto sharpens the blend, while Síria and Fonte Cal add aroma and body; the finish is clean, stony and quietly persistent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry with oysters, grilled sea bass, crab linguine or roast cauliflower with capers. Its clean acidity also cuts neatly through a traditional fish pie or soft, rind-washed cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBackground story\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuinta do Cardo has produced wine in Beira Interior since 1932. The estate’s plateau vineyards lie close to Castelo Rodrigo and the Douro International reserve, where altitude provides ventilation, a broad temperature range and naturally slow ripening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertified organic since 2009, the property is named for the cardo, the milk thistle that grows locally and has long been used in regional cheese production. Superior Branco places three traditional Beira Interior grapes at the centre of this landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quinta do Cardo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54854696534398,"sku":"CARDOSUPBRANCO22","price":19.15,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/1984\/8252\/files\/quinta-do-cardo-superior-branco-doc-beira-interior-2022-600x960.png?v=1791384486","url":"https:\/\/sommelierschoice.co.uk\/products\/superior-branco-doc-beira-interior-2022","provider":"Sommelier's Choice","version":"1.0","type":"link"}