Frei Gigante
| Winery | Cooperativa Vitivinicola da Ilha de Pico |
| Appellation | Pico DO |
| Wine Style | Crisp Dry White Wine |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Bottle Closure | Cork |
| Viticulture | Conventional |
| Alcohol by Volume | 13% |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Ageing Potential from Vintage | < 5 Years |
| Ageing | Stainless Steel Vat |
Tasting notes
Unique and fresh dry white wine from the Azores. White-yellow brilliant color with fresh and green tears. The nose is fresh and crispy with green fruit, such as apple and kiwi, with fresh herbs in the evolution. Fresh texture with crispy acidity and a velvety taste evolution; tons of fruit in the aftertaste. This wine is a delicious aperitif, but also pairs greatly with salads, raw seafood and vegetable salads; also works well with fresh cheeses. Serve at 8°C
Wine Story
Situated in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean as part of the Azorean Islands, the viticulture of Pico Island is already present for generations. Originated in 1949, Cooperativa Vitivinícola da Ilha do Pico (CVIP) – Picowines, brings together most of the island winemakers to produce wine with a terroir you’ll never find somewhere else.
Currently we work with 250 associates which every year, by the time of harvest (August to September), deliver grapes in the best available quality, so we can vinify our wines in ways we do best - with a minimalist mindset and trying to keep the influence on processing as little as possible.
Our wines are special because of an extreme maritime climate and a unique landscape. The soil of Pico Island is consisting of basaltic lava, formed 50-240 thousand years ago - a vast area of vineyards that were classified in 2004 as World Heritage by the UNESCO. Being a volcanic island is without any doubt a big part of our identity, as Cooperativa Vitivinícola da Ilha do Pico, and as it is revealing in our products. The soil and climate, almost impenetrable and sometimes aversive, are giving special and unique characteristics to our wine.
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