Vinho Verde / Quinta do Ameal

Ameal Loureiro 2022

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
2019 — 91 pts

Agriculture

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 GEOLOGY
Granitic origin.

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.

Colour

Yellow with green tones.

Aroma

Fresh, light and exuberant, dominated by hints of citrus fruits, orange blossom, stone fruits and tropical fruit aromas.

Palate

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

Sizes

750 ml   ·   1,5 l

Bottling

May 2023

Alcohol/Volume

12 %

Total Acidity

6.7 g/l

pH

3.13

Reducing Sugar / Baumé

1.5 g/l