Importer notes from Shiverick Imports:

"Located in the Lower Alentejo region in the southern half of Portugal, between Vidigueira and Cuba, lies the estate of Herdade do Rocim. Catarina Vieira has been in charge of the development of the estate and she believes that Alentejo has the unique conditions required to produce world-class wines. Joining her as General Manager of the estate is Pedro Ribiero. He contributes to the winemaking decisions, as well as running the sales and business affairs of the estate. Since purchasing the estate, Caterina and Pedro have invested greatly in the land by completely regenerating the vineyards and building a new state of the art winery. They believe that Rocim has great potential for producing high quality wines with worldwide recognition and have created a project that gives value not only to Alentejo, but to Portugal as a whole."

About the cuvee:

Made from 100% Arinto, grown on the island of Pico in the Azores in old vine vineyards in the Criacao Velha area. Fermented in temperature controlled wooden vats, aged for 6 months on fine lees. Refreshingly light bodied at 12.5% ABV, with high acidity and a distinctive mineral finish.