2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.0%
pH 3.1
Total Acidity 6.5 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Loureiro
Drinking Window 10 years
Classification DOC Vinho Verde
Region Vinho Verde
Sites Quinta da Ferreira vineyards, Lima Valley
Fermentation Vessels Used 400 L barrels
Pressing Method Very Gentle Pressing Of Whole, Destemmed Grapes
Barrel Size 400
Bottling Date March 2021
Production Volume 1,730 bottles
Bottles1,730
Production Details After a long cold clarification, the wine fermented and matured for 6 months in used 400 L barrels. It was bottled in March 2021 and then matured for 4 years in bottle until release. Recommended serving temperature is 11–13°C.
Tasting Notes Bright pale-yellow colour; floral and citrus aromas typical of Loureiro; slight smoky character from wood maturation; highly structured and medium-bodied, with vibrant acidity and a long finish.
Food Pairing Dishes from varied cuisines; especially shellfish- and crustacean-based starters and cheeses.