Located in Dores do Turvo, Minas Gerais, Cachaça So Nico has been lovingly and diligently produced for 38 years. This craft, passed from grandfather to grandson, upholds tradition through completely artisanal methods and rigorous quality checks, ensuring excellence for enthusiasts. The sugarcane is cultivated on the estate and harvested by hand. Following milling, the juice undergoes natural fermentation without chemical additives, a significant distinction contributing directly to the cachaça's quality and taste. Distillation in a copper still marks the end of production, preceding its aging in fine wood barrels. Cachaça Sô Nicó Carvalho, a 670ml bottling, matures for one year in oak barrels. With 42% alcohol by volume, this spirit is already regarded as premium by numerous brand patrons, connoisseurs, and sommeliers. It also displays a translucent, golden-yellow color and a chocolate-forward aroma with hints of vanilla and coconut, delivering a distinct and memorable sensory experience. Additionally, this cachaça is characterized by low acidity and a very full body. It is recommended as an accompaniment to pork or even dessert. Information sourced from the Cachaçaria Nacional website.
CACHAÇA SÔ NICÓ OURO CARVALHO
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Rum Cachaca Minas Gerais 1 year 42% ABV
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This cachaça comes from the city of Dores do Turvo, Minas Gerais, and has been made with care for 38 years. It's an art passed from grandfather to grandson, keeping tradition alive through artisanal methods and strict quality checks for a superior product. The sugarcane is grown and harvested by hand on the farm. After pressing, the juice ferments naturally, without added chemicals, which is a key factor in its quality and taste. It's then distilled in a copper still and aged in wood barrels. The Carvalho 670ml variety is aged for one year in oak. At 42% ABV, many customers, experts, and sommeliers already consider it a premium spirit. It has a clear, golden-yellow color and a scent of chocolate, vanilla, and coconut, offering a distinctive and memorable taste. This cachaça is also low in acidity and has a rich body. It goes well with pork or dessert.
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