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Quinta do Ameal is a historic estate in Portugal’s Lima Valley, dedicated exclusively to the Loureiro grape. Now under the stewardship of Esporão, a leading organic producer in Portugal, the winery combines deep respect for tradition with a focus on purity, sustainability, and the expressive potential of native varieties. A benchmark for serious, terroir-driven Vinho Verde.
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WINEMAKER: Pedro Araujo
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FARMING: Certified Organic
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VARIETY: 100% Loureiro
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TERROIR: Granitic soils in the Lima subregion of Vinho Verde; proximity to the Atlantic provides cooling breezes that preserve acidity and aromatics
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VINIFICATION: Fermented in stainless steel with native yeasts to highlight varietal expression and freshness
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AGING: Aged on fine lees for 6 months in stainless steel for added texture and complexity
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TASTING NOTES: Intensely aromatic with notes of citrus blossom, green apple, lime, and crushed stones. The palate is crisp and vibrant, with saline minerality and a long, mouthwatering finish
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FOOD PAIRINGS: Complements shellfish, ceviche, grilled sardines, or salads with citrus vinaigrette
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SCORES: 93 – Wine Advocate
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Land Acknowledgement
We acknowledge that we are on the unceded ancestral homelands of the Ramaytush Ohlone (the original inhabitants of the San Francisco Peninsula) and the Wappo & Miwok (the original inhabitants of Napa County).