2025 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
pH 3.03
Total Acidity 6.6 g/L
Grape Varieties 40% Loureiro, 40% Avesso, 20% Alvarinho
Drinking Window 5 years
Classification DOC Vinho Verde
Region Vinho Verde
Soil Loureiro vineyards have deep granitic soils poor in organic matter; the avesso component comes from dry, Poor, Granitic sandy-loam soils
Sites Alvarinho from Monção and Melgaço; Loureiro from the Lima subregion; Avesso from Baião
Pressing Method Whole Destemmed Grapes Pressed
Production Volume 150,000 bottles
Bottles150,000
Production Details Handpicked into small boxes and transported promptly to the winery; whole destemmed grapes were pressed, followed by cold clarification for 48–72 hours and a long fermentation at 12–16°C. The wine spent a minimum of three months on fine lees with regular bâtonnage.
Tasting Notes Fruity aromas, sweet citrus including tangerine, and green apple; light and fresh on the palate, with integrated acidity, structure and volume, followed by a long, persistent finish
2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
pH 3.2
Total Acidity 6.3 g/L
Calories 108 kcal / glass
150ml glass108 kcal
750ml bottle540 kcal
Grape Varieties Alvarinho, Loureiro and Avesso
Drinking Window 5 years
Classification DOC Vinho Verde
Region Vinho Verde
Soil Loureiro vineyards have deep granitic soils poor in organic matter; the avesso component comes from dry, Poor, Granitic sandy-loam soils
Sites Alvarinho from Monção and Melgaço; Loureiro from the Lima subregion; Avesso from Baião
Pressing Method Whole Destemmed Grapes Pressed
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Volume 150,000 bottles
Bottles150,000
Production Details Handpicked into small boxes and transported promptly to the winery; whole destemmed grapes were pressed, followed by cold clarification for 48–72 hours and a long fermentation at 12–16°C. The exact-product e-label lists grapes and sulphites as ingredients, states that the wine was bottled under protective atmosphere, and reports per 100 mL: 298 kJ, 72 kcal, 0 g fat, 0.2 g carbohydrate including 0.2 g sugars, 0 g protein and 0 g salt.
Tasting Notes Fruity aromas, sweet citrus including tangerine, and green apple; light and fresh on the palate, with acidity providing body and structure, followed by a long, persistent finish
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties Loureiro, Alvarinho and Avesso
Drinking Window Through 2030
Region Vinho Verde
Sites Loureiro from Lima; Avesso from Baião; Alvarinho from Monção and Melgaço
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details The varieties were handpicked into small boxes, transported promptly to the winery and vinified separately in stainless-steel tanks using a long, controlled process. The wine remained on its lees for a minimum of three months with periodic bâtonnage. The recommended serving range is 8–10°C.
Tasting Notes Pale yellow; green apple, pear, guava, nectarine and lime with white and yellow flowers and mineral traces; harmonious and creamy, with intense fruit and lively, refreshing acidity
Food Pairing Salads, garlic-and-oil shrimp, cooked or grilled fish, sushi, bacalhau à Gomes de Sá, roast chicken, fresh ricotta or goat cheese, and fruit
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