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Ameal Loureiro

Quinta do Ameal

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White wine

about the wine

This wine originates in the Lima sub-region, the birthplace of the Loureiro grape variety. It seeks the most vibrant expression of the grape variety, demonstrating its potential to produce quality wines and its great capacity for evolution.

The 2023 wine year in the Vinho Verde region was a year of high precipitation and heat. Therefore, work in the vineyard was challenging. During the vegetative rest period (Autumn - Winter), higher values of temperature and precipitation were recorded. Thus, there was no lack of water throughout the cycle. In Spring and Summer, both precipitation and temperature remained high, leading to a significant advance in ripening. Yields were slightly lower, which led to more profound and balanced ripenings. Historically, we started harvesting in August, with healthy grapes of great potential.
Production Method: Integrated Production (SATIVA certified)
Soil Type: Granitic origin.
Loureiro
Manual harvest, pneumatic pressing of whole grapes. Cold decanting of the must for 48 hours. Fermentation at a controlled temperature (16 °C-18 ºC) for 12 to 15 days in stainless steel vats.
In stainless steel vats in contact with the fine lees for around 7 months.
Winemakers: Lourenço Charters & Mafalda Magalhães.
Color: Yellow with green tones.
Aroma: Fresh, light and exuberant, dominated by hints of citrus fruits and orange blossom.
Palate: Fresh, lively, vibrant and with good body. Persistent and refreshing finish.
Sizes: 750 ml · 1,5 l
Bottling: April 2024
Alcohol/Volume: 12 %
Total Acidity: 6.1 g/l
PH: 3.17
Reducing Sugar: 1.5 g/l
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Ameal Loureiro

Quinta do Ameal

White wine

about the wine