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Tasting Notes
Medium-plus in acidity and body, the Xisto Ilimitado features aromas of orange peel, yellow plum, and pineapple fruit. There are also flavors of honeysuckle, lees, and almond in the lengthy finish, accentuated by a salty minerality.
Body is the impression of a wines weight, density, or its ‘mouth-feel’. Some wines feel weighty, or full bodied, while others feel light bodied. Wine runs the gamut from light to full, with most falling somewhere in between.
ACIDITY
Low
Moderate
Balanced
Crisp
High
Acidity is a foundational component in wine. In fact, low acidity, or ‘flabby’ wine (as the term suggests) is a negative. You can sense acidity mainly on the sides of your tongue. Acidity generally ranges from balanced to high. Crisp acidity adds freshness, making your mouth water. Acidity is a necessary element and helps to balance other components.
SWEETNESS
Dry
Off Dry
Medium Dry
Medium Sweet
Very Sweet
Most wines are characterized as dry to off-dry, but there are some grape varietals, like Riesling, that run the gamut from dry to sweet. The tip of the tongue mainly detects sweetness, which is why it is often the primary characteristic detected. Sweetness is derived from residual sugar that did not ferment into alcohol.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
Alcohol is the by-product of fermentation. Differing grape varieties have differing potential alcohol levels, but regardless warmer areas result in riper grapes resulting in higher alcohol. Alcohol level is an objective number, but its affect on its palate impression is largely determined with how well integrated and balanced it is with other components.
Distinctive in personality; appealing in character.
GRAPE VARIETAL(S)
Rabigato
60%RA-Bee-GA-Toe
Rabigato, a white grape from Portugal, yields wines with crisp acidity and vibrant citrus notes, ideal for both blends and varietals. It's prized in the Douro Valley and Vinho Verde regions for its refreshing character and delicate floral aromas.
Gouveio
15%Goo-Vey-O
Gouveio, a white grape native to Portugal, produces wines known for their lively acidity and citrusy flavors. Popular in the Douro Valley and Vinho Verde, it offers a refreshing profile with delicate floral hints.
Códega
15%Co-DAY-Ga
Códega, a native white grape of Portugal, produces wines esteemed for their vibrant acidity and citrus nuances. Cultivated predominantly in the Douro Valley and Vinho Verde, it lends a refreshing quality with subtle floral accents.
Viosinho
10%VEE-O-Seen-O
Viosinho, a white grape indigenous to Portugal's Douro Valley, is prized for its high acidity and aromatic complexity. Wines crafted from Viosinho display distinctive floral aromas, balanced by crisp acidity and a mineral-driven palate.
Yellow Plum
Honeysuckle
Lees
