Gatafunho Branco, by Gardunha Sul
Regular price
£24.00
An aromatic Portuguese skin-contact white (or orange) with texture and plenty to talk about.
Gatafunho Branco 2024 brings together grapes from Lafões and Beira Interior, combining Encruzado, Bical, Arinto and Moscatel Graúdo. Pear and stone-fruit flavours meet floral notes, with a fresh finish and a gentle grip that gives the wine substance.
Made by André Duque Lourenço in a run of 6,000 bottles, it is an inviting way into a less familiar side of Portugal. Bring it to the table with simple food and give those flavours a little room to open up.
Why we chose it?
We chose it for local Portuguese grapes and thoughtful skin-contact winemaking, bringing two overlooked regions together in a characterful bottle.
Gatafunho Branco, by Gardunha Sul
£24.00
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The wine...
Gatafunho
Half the blend comes from Lafões, using Encruzado and Bical, and half from Beira Interior, using Arinto and Moscatel Graúdo. The Moscatel spends ten days fermenting on its skins, adding texture and a gentle tannic grip. Fermentation happens naturally, without temperature control. Serve at 12–14°C rather than fridge-cold, and keep the food simple: salads, mild cheese, fish or light meats all make good company for this distinctive Portuguese white.
The producer...
Gardunha Sul
André Duque Lourenço founded Gardunha Sul in 2021 after working in conventional Portuguese winemaking. He wanted to make personal, easy-drinking wines while helping recover overlooked vineyards and varieties. Partnerships with local growers are central to the project, including paying fairly for their work and caring for grape quality through the growing season. It is a small producer with a clear reason to champion this quieter part of Portugal.
The region...