back

Ameal Solo Único

⋅

about the wine

This wine, from a private plot at the Quinta do Ameal (Marejão), is a unique and complex wine with character.

The agricultural year began colder and with a lot of rain. July was warmer and drier, accelerating ripening and berry development. August had milder temperatures and the rain in the middle of the month was fundamental in restoring the balance of the plants. These conditions allowed for optimum ripeness and concentration to be achieved, while maintaining the characteristic acidity of the region. We began the harvest on 11 September, about a week earlier than usual.
Production Method: Integrated Production (SATIVA certified).
Soil Type: Granitic, sandy, loamy soil.
Loureiro
Manual harvest, pneumatic pressing of whole grapes. Cold decanting of the must for 24 hours. Fermentation at controlled temperature (10 – 15ºC), between 12 and 15 days.
Spontaneous malolactic fermentation.
On thin lees, 60% in stainless steel vats and 40% in concrete eggs, for 8 months.
Winemakers: José Luis Moreira da Silva
Color: Light citrine color.
Aroma: Unique and complex aroma, dominated by citrus fruits, characteristic of the Loureiro variety.
Palate: In the mouth it is vibrant and balanced, with a long and lingering finish. A wine with character, which will develop well over the next 15 years.
Sizes: 750 ml · 1,5 l
Bottling: May 2021
Alcohol/Volume: 11.5 %
Total Acidity: 5.6 g/l
PH: 3.25
Reducing Sugar: 1.5 g/l