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Ameal Solo Único

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about the wine

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

The 2022 farm year was a very hot and dry year in the region. During dormancy (October – Winter) higher than average temperatures for the period were reported with less rainfall than normal for the region. However, the water reserves were sufficient for practically the entire cycle. In spring and summer, the low rainfall helped in vine disease control. In the ripening period, temperatures were very high and rainfall, low. As a result, the rains that fell between 4 and 7 and 12 and 15 September helped to finish ripening, creating a good balance between fruitiness and acidity.
Production Method: Integrated Production (SATIVA certified).
Soil Type: Granite, sandy loam soil.
Loureiro
Manual harvest, pneumatic pressing of whole grapes. Cold decanting of the must for 24 hours. Fermentation in concrete vats (20% in concrete eggs and 80% in rectangular vats), for around 15 days.
On gross lees, 20% in concrete eggs and 80% in rectangular concrete vats, for 8 months.
Winemakers: Lourenço Charters.
Color: Yellow with green tones.
Aroma: Fresh, complex, a mixture of minerals and citrus fruits, light as a whole.
Palate: Fresh, unctuous, and with good body. Persistent and refreshing finish.
Sizes: 750 ml · 1,5 l
Bottling: May 2023
Alcohol/Volume: 11.5 %
Total Acidity: 5.5 g/l
PH: 3.28
Reducing Sugar: 1.5 g/l