2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
pH 3.23
Total Acidity 6.9 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Loureiro
Drinking Window Acceptable storage time: 10 years
Classification DOC Vinho Verde
Region Vinho Verde
Soil Granite-derived soil with schist bands
Elevation 35.0 meters
Sites Single vineyard: Encosta do Pombal, Quinta da Ferreira, on the left bank of the Lima River
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tank
Pressing Method Very Gentle Pressing Of Whole, Destemmed Grapes
Production Volume 6,500 bottles
Bottles6,500
Production Details Grapes were hand-picked into small boxes after a preliminary vineyard selection and quickly transported to the winery. Following very gentle pressing and long cold clarification, fermentation took place in stainless steel; the wine remained in the same tank for nine months with regular bâtonnage and then aged in bottle for at least 12 months. The producer recommends serving it at 10–12°C.
Tasting Notes Floral Loureiro character with white-petal flowers, jasmine and peppermint; gently unctuous palate with subtle evolving petroleum notes, refreshing balanced acidity and minerality, and a long, complex finish
Food Pairing Seafood and crustacean starters, cheeses, and cod dishes
Vintages
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.0%
Total Acidity 6.4 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Loureiro
Drinking Window 2022–2033 (Wine Advocate)
Classification DOC Vinho Verde
Region Vinho Verde
Soil Granite soil with schist
Elevation 35.0 meters
Sites Single vineyard: Encosta do Pombal, Quinta da Ferreira, on the western bank of the Lima River
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tank
Pressing Method Fully Destemmed Grapes Pressed Very Gently
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details The grapes were hand-picked, fully destemmed and pressed very gently before fermentation in stainless steel. The wine aged for nine months on its lees with regular bâtonnage. The Wine Advocate review reproduced on the importer sheet describes it as unoaked and reports residual sugar below 1.5 g/L; this lower bound is retained as release-context text rather than converted into an exact residual-sugar claim. Suggested service is 10–12°C.
Tasting Notes Pale citrus yellow; complex, intense aromas of citrus, apple, flowers, mint, sage and mineral; concentrated, intense palate with high but elegant acidity, good structure and balance, and a long finish
Food Pairing Aperitif; fish and seafood dishes, especially creamy seafood risotto
Critics Ratings Wine Advocate 92+
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