Caves São João Luiz Costa 7th Edition Pinot Noir Chardonnay Sparkling

Caves São João Luiz Costa 7th Edition is a Portuguese traditional-method sparkling wine from Bairrada, made from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay and aged for a long time on its lees. The cuvée is a tribute (Homenagem) to Luiz Costa of the founding family, and it is one of the most serious sparkling wines of the house, a bottle for the big moments.

Tasting notes

Pale yellow with a straw tint. Aromas of citrus peel, dried flowers, light toast, butter biscuit and beeswax. The palate starts fresh, with good texture, a creamy mousse and a persistent finish. A very dry style, with little or no added sugar.

Food pairing

Serve it with oysters, seafood rice, leitão à Bairrada, a creamy Azeitão cheese or simply as a celebratory aperitif.

About Caves São João

Caves São João was founded in 1920 by the brothers José, Manuel and Albano Costa and is the oldest family wine company still working in Anadia, in Bairrada. Its sparkling wines are made by the traditional method, with a second fermentation in the bottle.

Good to know

• Serve at 6-8 °C, in a white wine glass rather than a narrow flute to enjoy the aromas.
• 75 cl bottle, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, 7th edition.
• A smart Portuguese alternative to Champagne for a gift. Ask about it at our bar in Graça.