{"title":"Rabigato Wines","description":"\u003cp\u003eRabigato is a Portuguese white grape known for citrus apple and mineral flavours with high acidity and a crisp elegant style. Grown mainly in the Douro it produces fresh structured wines with notable ageing potential. Rabigato appeals to fans of vibrant mountain grown whites with purity and finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"casa-ferreirinha-papa-figos-branco-75cl","title":"Casa Ferreirinha Papa Figos Branco 2023 75cl","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/casa-ferreirinha\" title=\"Casa Ferreirinha Wine\"\u003eCasa Ferreirinha\u003c\/a\u003e Papa Figos Branco is a vibrant white wine from the Douro, crafted from carefully selected grapes grown at 600 metres above sea level in the Cima Corgo and Douro Superior. The vineyards, planted on schist soils in either vertical \"vinha ao alto\" rows or terraced \"patamares\", benefit from a wide diurnal temperature range that allows slow ripening, producing fruit with excellent flavour intensity while retaining natural acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Douro white wine at its finest—vibrant, fresh, and beautifully expressive. Founded in 1952 by Fernando Nicolau de Almeida, Casa Ferreirinha revolutionised Douro still wines and remains a standard-bearer for quality under the guidance of Luís Sottomayor. The estate encompasses 520 hectares across the Douro subregions, with flagship vineyards at Quinta da Leda, combining tradition with modern winemaking to craft wines of precision, elegance and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Production\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrapes are grown at 600 metres above sea level in the Cima Corgo and Douro Superior, planted on schist soils in either vertical \"vinha ao alto\" rows or terraced \"patamares\". The wide diurnal temperature range allows slow ripening, producing fruit with excellent flavour intensity while retaining natural acidity. The 2023 vintage experienced careful vineyard management and optimal harvest timing. After hand-harvesting, the grapes were gently crushed and destemmed. The must was settled and racked off its gross lees before undergoing fermentation at controlled temperatures between 16–18ºC for approximately 20 days. Post-fermentation, the wine was matured in stainless steel for five months to preserve its bright fruit character, followed by careful fining and filtration prior to bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vibrant white wine displays a lemon yellow colour with golden hints. The nose is complex, featuring white stone and tropical fruits, delicate citrus, floral notes and subtle minerality. The palate is fresh and vibrant, with crisp pear notes and a long, elegant finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA versatile food wine, perfect with seafood, grilled fish, light poultry dishes, fresh summer salads, or Portuguese cuisine. Also excellent with shellfish and light appetizers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Blend\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRabigato, Viosinho, Gouveio, Arinto, Códega from Douro, Portugal\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Casa Ferreirinha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51250780602711,"sku":"117300","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/6824\/7127\/files\/xxl_7638-papa-figos-branco.jpg?v=1753185024"},{"product_id":"ramos-pinto-douro-duas-quintas-branco-75cl","title":"Ramos Pinto Douro Duas Quintas Branco 2024 75cl","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"59\" data-end=\"743\"\u003eRamos Pinto were the original pioneers of quality winemaking in the Douro, a legacy that continues today. Duas Quintas takes its name from the two estates where the grapes are sourced – Quinta de Ervamoira and Quinta do Bons Ares. Quinta de Ervamoira, located in a rocky, hot, and dry area along the banks of the river Côa, contributes density and body to the wines and was the first Douro estate to plant individual vineyard blocks with a single variety matched to soil and climate. Quinta do Bons Ares, a higher elevation granite vineyard, provides freshness and vivacity. Duas Quintas wines exemplify the Douro’s strengths: full-bodied, fruit-forward, structured, and long-lived.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"760\"\u003eVineyards\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"761\" data-end=\"978\"\u003eThe grapes for this wine are grown across the two Ramos Pinto estates. Quinta de Ervamoira produces ripe, concentrated fruit, while the higher-altitude Quinta do Bons Ares adds freshness, balance, and aromatic lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"996\"\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"997\" data-end=\"1442\"\u003eGrapes are hand-harvested and transported in small boxes to the winemaking centre, where they are kept separate by variety and vineyard. The must is obtained through direct pressing after cold maceration. Ninety percent of the wine is fermented in stainless steel vats at low temperatures, while the remaining 10% undergoes fermentation in French and Austrian oak casks of varying capacities. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1469\"\u003eVintage Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1896\"\u003eThe growing season began early thanks to ample soil water reserves from a rainy winter. Spring temperatures stabilized by May, with very little rainfall until summer, when rain arrived in June. July and August were hot and dry, followed by heavy rainfall in late September, just after harvest. White grapes in particularly Rabigato, displayed exceptional aromatic potential, leading to a lively, expressive blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1898\" data-end=\"1916\"\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1917\" data-end=\"2128\"\u003ePale with gold-green reflections, the wine presents aromas of lemon, white flowers, and herbs, with a touch of spice. The palate is dry yet elegant, showing hints of ripe golden fruit and a crisp lemon finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2130\" data-end=\"2148\"\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2149\" data-end=\"2249\"\u003eServe as an aperitif or alongside smoked fish, dry-cured ham, mushroom risottos, or roast chicken.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2388\" data-end=\"2409\"\u003eGrape Varieties\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2410\" data-end=\"2460\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eRabigato 60%, Viosinho 15%, Codega 15%, Arinto 10%\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ramos Pinto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51250895946071,"sku":"119509","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/6824\/7127\/files\/xxl_11496-ramos-quintas-bianco.jpg?v=1753187292"},{"product_id":"niepoort-douro-redoma-branco-75cl","title":"Niepoort Douro Redoma Branco 2020 75cl","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Redoma Branco from \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/niepoort\" title=\"Niepoort Wine\"\u003eNiepoort \u003c\/a\u003eoffers an exceptionally fresh and austere character. A complex nose combines subtle citrusy and floral notes with the minerality typical of mica-schist soils. The palate is silky, with an outstanding acidity which lends the wine a firm backbone. This light-footed Redoma Branco 2019 impresses with its balance and ageing potential. The finish is linear, dry and expressive.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niepoort","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51250918785367,"sku":"119751","price":23.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/6824\/7127\/files\/xxl_11243-redoma-douro-branco.jpg?v=1753187583"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.drinkfinder.co.uk\/collections\/rabigato-wines.oembed","provider":"Drink Finder","version":"1.0","type":"link"}