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Quinta Do Ameal Loureiro Vinho Verde 2010

750ML
Sku: 056489

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88 Points, Wine Enthusiast: A full and rounded wine from one of the best estates in the Lima Valley of northern Portugal. It brings out all the structure and perfume of the Loureiro, adding in a rich intensity. A dry wine that is just right for food.

Wine maker notes

This old estate is owned today by one of Vinho Verde’s most ambitious proponents, Pedro Araujo. When taking over the estate, one of his first projects was to turn the entire property over to organic viticulture, one of the few to practice this in the zone. Next, yields are limited to around 6 tons per hectare (the average is around 15) to have a more interesting finished product. Physiological maturity levels are closely monitored now to assure a very high natural acidity (some would say searing!) coupled with rich fruit. Harvests are always carried out by hand at Quinta do Ameal in crates of 20 kilograms before going to a table triage at the winery. It is extremely important that the fermentation take place at a very low temperature to preserve the natural aromas of the Loureiro grape varietal. Only small amounts of sulfur are used on the wines and ageing is carried out both in tanks and in barrels.

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This is an uncommon single varietal Vinho Verde made from the Loureiro grape. Loureiro is one of the most significant white grapes from the Minho, on Portugal's northern coast. It contributes acidity and aroma to blends, and is known to have notes of acacia, laurel, lime tree, orange, and peach. This version shows great freshness and character, grown in the sandy, granite, and schist soils of Lima, Minho. Quinta do Ameal practices organic viticulture, low yields (of two tons per acre), and is 100% hand harvested. – Sadie Flateman, Wine Buyer

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Country: Portugal
Region: Minho
Sub-Region: Vinho Verde
Grape Varietal: Loureira
Type: Still wine

Reg. 16.99

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