Vinho Verde / Quinta do Ameal

Ameal Loureiro 2023

2023 2022 2021 2020 2019

White

Wine Concept

This wine originates in the Lima sub-region, birthplace of the Loureiro grape variety. It seeks the most vibrant expression of the grape variety, demonstrating its potential to produce quality wines and its great capacity for evolution.

Awards

Wine Enthusiast

Top 100 Best Buy | 2019
Best Buy | 2020
Best Buy | 2021

 

Wine&Spirits

91 Pts | 2019

Agriculture

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.

Grape Varieties

Loureiro

Vinification / Maturation

Manual harvest, pneumatic pressing of whole grapes. Cold decanting of the must for 48 hours. Fermentation at a controlled temperature (16 °C-18 ºC) for 12 to 15 days in stainless steel vats.

In stainless steel vats in contact with the fine lees for around 7 months.

More Information

Wine Makers

Lourenço Charters & Mafalda Magalhães

Colour

Yellow with green tones.

Aroma

Fresh, light and exuberant, dominated by hints of citrus fruits and orange blossom.

Palate

Fresh, lively, vibrant and with good body. Persistent and refreshing finish.

Sizes

750 ml   ·   1,5 l

Bottling

April 2024

Alcohol/Volume

12 %

Total Acidity

6.1 g/l

pH

3.17

Reducing Sugar / Baumé

1.5 g/l