2018 Divai DOC Alentejo Branco 'Reserva'

40% Arinto, 26% Viognier, 22% Verdelho, 12% Semillon; all farmed on granite soils in the town of Estremoz.. Fermentation and aging is split between steel and French oak for six months with biweekly battonage. Bottled unfined with minimal sulphur additions. Medium to medium-full bodied, with notes of citrus, green apple, grass and white peach well integrated with aromas of toast and spices from the barrel fermentation.  Wonderful balance between body, fruit, oak and acidity.Diva’s large, 500 acre farm in district of Évora encompasses 120 acres of grape vines, 95 acres of centuries-old olive trees and 90 acres of montado cork oak trees.  Try as a Chardonnay replacement with your favorites or traditional dishes like with Portuguese bacalhau, scallops in citrus butter sauce, lobster and grilled vegetables.