Ameal Reserva

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.

Loureiro

Manual harvest, slight maceration was followed by the pneumatic pressing of whole grapes. Must decantation at cold temperatures for 24 hours. Spontaneous fermentation in used 500L French oak barrels and 2,000L Austrian oak foudres, lasting between 12 and 15 days.

Nine months on fine lees in 500-litre French oak barrels and 2000-litre Austrian oak foudres, followed by six months in the bottle.

Winemakers: Mafalda Magalhães & José Luis Moreira da Silva

Color: Yellow.

Aroma: Complex deep aroma, featuring citrus, floral, and spice notes from its barrel aging.

Palate: With concentration and volume,  a characteristic of the Marinhas vineyard, its finish is long, fresh, and persistent. It will age well for the next 20 years.

Sizes: 750 ml · 1,5 l

Bottling: June 2024

Alcohol/Volume: 12,5 %

Total Acidity: 6.4 g/l

PH: 3.22

Reducing Sugar: 1.5 g/l

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