Ameal Reserva

The 2024 viticultural year in the Vinho Verde region was marked by fluctuations in temperature and rainfall throughout the growing cycle. Spring was rainy, particularly in March, which led to significant water reserves in the soil but also increased disease pressure. During the harvest period, no rainfall was recorded, allowing grapes to arrive at the winery in perfect sanitary condition. Yields were slightly higher than in recent years.

The grapes from the Marinhas vineyard parcel were harvested on 19 September, in excellent sanitary condition.

Loureiro

Plot:

Marinhas

Hand-harvested grapes. Whole-cluster maceration in a pneumatic press, followed by cold settling of the must for 24 hours. Spontaneous fermentation took place in 2,000-litre Austrian oak foudres, where malolactic fermentation was also carried out.

Ageing

Aged on fine lees in 2,000-litre Austrian oak foudres for approximately 12 months, followed by a further 6 months of bottle ageing.

Winemakers: Mafalda Magalhães & José Luis Moreira da Silva

Color: Bright yellow.

Aroma: Complex and profound aromatic profile, displaying prominent citrus, floral and spice notes derived from its ageing in foudre.

Palate: Concentrated and full-bodied, with the distinctive character of the Marinhas vineyard, it reveals a long, fresh and persistent finish. This wine has excellent ageing potential and is expected to evolve positively over the next 20 years.

Sizes: 750 ml · 1,5 l

Bottling: February 2026

Alcohol/Volume: 12%

Total Acidity: 6.6 g/l

PH: 3.26

Reducing Sugar: 1.5 g/l

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