Taste & Aging
Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidity
Complexity
Complex & deepDrinking Window
Aging phase
Until 2025
Ready to drink
2025 - 2030
Past peak
After 2030
Aromas
Food Pairing
Vintage Report
2023 was een uitdagend maar over het algemeen goed oogstjaar in de Douro. Ondanks een hete en droge zomer zorgden strategische regenbuien voor een evenwichtige rijping, wat resulteerde in witte wijnen met behoud van frisheid en complexiteit.
Symington Pequeno Dilema Douro Branco, a stunning creation from the renowned winery Prats & Symington, takes you on an enchanting journey through Portugal's lush Douro Valley. Nestled in the heart of this breathtaking region, where the turbulent Douro River winds through steep hills, this wine is born from a unique terroir steeped in history and character. With every sip, Symington Pequeno Dilema Douro Branco reveals the rich and complex flavors characteristic of this extraordinary landscape.
The special vineyards for Symington Pequeno Dilema Douro Branco
Symington Pequeno Dilema Douro Branco is born from the fertile soil of two Symington family vineyards: Tapadinha, located at 580 meters in the Torto River Valley, and Chões, at 520 meters in the Pinhão River Valley. The unique terroir of these valleys, especially their altitude, plays a crucial role in wine production. The higher elevation provides more moderate temperatures and promotes balanced ripening of the grapes. The vinification process for Symington Pequeno Dilema Douro Branco begins with the gentle destemming of the whole grapes. They are then carefully sent to the press. To ensure ideal fermentation conditions, the must is clarified at very low pressure and then filtered. Fermentation begins in barrels and then moves to various barrels, both new and used. Maturation on the lees rounds out the wine's profile, resulting in a structured, full-bodied wine with a creamy texture. The wine is bottled until the summer following the harvest. Extended bottle aging contributes to the integration of the oak, ensuring optimal texture, aroma, and mouthfeel, and extending the wine's shelf life.The subtle notes of Symington Pequeno Dilema Douro Branco
Symington Pequeno Dilema Douro Branco offers a vibrant and smoky taste experience, with subtle notes of apple and a hint of banana. It has a charming hint of restrained vanilla, suggesting a refined integration of oak. The creamy texture on the palate, infused with flavors of peach and white plum, is beautifully balanced by interesting toasted notes, resulting in an elegant and refined structure.Product details
| Availability | Only 19 in stock! |
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| Alcohol content | 13.5% |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0.75L |
| Region | Douro |
| Land | Portugal |
| Producer | Prats & Symington |
| Varietal(s) | Alvarinho, Arinto, Gouveio, Viosinho |
| Oak aging | Yes, Gisting en rijping in nieuwe en gebruikte vaten op de droesem. |
| Ideal serving temperature ? | 10° - 12°C |
| Storage at perfecte wijn | Air conditioned at 18°c |