White Wine Vinho Verde Loureiro

Vinho Verde White Wine Loureiro

One truly appreciated white wine Vinho Verde

This special white wine Vinho Verde it’s only produced with the Loureiro grapes from our own vineyard.

In the mouth it’s a fresh wine with lemon and soft tropical fruits notes. It’s long and persistent.

One wine to be drunk with fish dishes, seafood and salads.

It is also a very good wine to drink as an appetizer with friends during a party on those hot summer days.

Classification: D.O.C. Vinho Verde
Type: Vinho Verde / White – Select Harvest

• Acidity: 6,6 g/dm3
• pH: 3,37
• Sugar: 5,9 g/dm3
• ABV: 12,5 % Vol.

Viticulture

Harvest: 2016
Varieties: 100% Loureiro

Region: North of Portugal Vinho Verde Region
Soil type: Granite derived
Climate: Mediterranean with Atlantic influence

Harvest:

Month: September of 2016
Type: Hand picking

Vinification:

Fermentation: Stainless steel.

Maturation: In stainless steel vessels at 8°C.

Colour: Citrus with greenish reflexes.

Nose: Floral, citrus with tropical fruit senses enhancing peach.

Palate: Yellow lemon citrus with soft notes of tropical fruits. Long and persistent. Freshness induced by moderated acidity.

Consumption temperature recommended: 8/10 °C

Grapes Loureiro

Grape variety grown in almost every region and best suited to coastal areas.

Ancient and of high-quality, produces wines of citrus color, a fine, elegant aroma, ranging from fruity citrus (lemon) to floral (freesia and rose) and molasses (bouquet), with a fruity flavor with slight acidity, fresh, harmonious, full-bodied and persistent.

Awards:

• “Green Honor” Medal in the Wine Competition from the Viticulture Commission of the Vinho Verde Region (CVRVV) 2016
• Bronze Medal in International Wine Challenge (IWC) in London in 2015
• 16,5/20 points by the wine magazine “Paixão pelo Vinho/Wine Passion” in 2015
• “Green Honor” Medal in the Wine Competition from the Viticulture Commission of the Vinho Verde Region (CVRVV) in 2015
• Bronze Medal in International Wine Challenge (IWC) 2014 in UK
• Silver Medal in Mundus Vini 2013 in Germany
• Silver Medal in Wine Master Challenge 2011 in Estoril
• Commended in International Wine Challenge (IWC) 2011
• 87/100 points and “Best Buy” distinction by the Brazilian wine magazine “Adega”
• Gold Medal in National Competition for Bottled Wine 2010 in Portugal (Santarém)
• Silver Medal in Wine Master Challenge 2010 in Estoril
• Bronze Medal in International Wine Challenge (IWC) in London
• 83,81/100 points in Concours Mondial de Bruxelles
• Green Honor” Medal in the Wine Competition from the Viticulture Commission of the Vinho Verde Region of 2010

The Vinho Verde

Vinho Verde is unique in the world.

Its vibrant freshness, elegance, lightness and aromatic and flavorful expressions, especially its fruity and floral notes, are the characteristics that define and differentiate Vinho Verde.

Exclusively produced in the demarcated region of Vinho Verde in northwestern Portugal, it is only produced from the indigenous grape varieties of the region, preserving its typicity of aromas and flavors as unique in the world of wine.

White Vinho Verde wines are citrus or straw-colored with rich, fruity and floral aromas, depending on the grapes that are used. They have a balanced palate, and are intense and very refreshing.

Enjoy…