89/100
Robert Parker
"It still looks fresh, balanced and sunny, as well as surprisingly full-bodied, but owner Pedro Araujo said it lacked a little acidity. It's not flat, however. It adds perfect balance, classic aromas and pure fruit expression. Yet neither does it resemble one of the spicy, tight Loureiros that Ameal often produces. This is just a baby, and it's a vintage that generally ages well" (Wine Advocate 2019)
Features
Estate
Quinta do Ameal
Cuvée
Loureiro
Vintage
2018
Designation
Vinho Verde
Region
Portugal
Grape varieties
100% Loureiro
Terroirs
Granitic soils
Viticulture
Reasoned
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Direct pressing of whole bunches, cold settling, low-temperature fermentation for 12 to 15 days.
Breeding
3 to 6 months in stainless steel tanks
Alcohol content
10.5 %
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Clear, pure color
Nose
Nice balance between floral and fruity notes
Mouth
Good volume, crisp texture with lingering fruitiness
Serve
AT 8-10°C
Drink before
2025
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with fish, exotic dishes...
Quinta do Ameal
Vinho Verde
Expert opinion
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2019 guide) 89/100 (Very good wine)
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
The 2018 Loureiro is the winery's classic version, which means "unwooded". Of course, it's dry and gas-free, which is true of all the estate's wines. It contains 12% alcohol, less than 1.5 grams of sugar and 5.8 of total acidity. It looks as fresh, balanced and sunny as ever, as well as surprisingly full-bodied, but owner Pedro Araujo says it lacks a little acidity. It's not flat, however. It adds perfect balance, classic aromas and pure fruit expression. Yet neither does it resemble one of the spicy, tight Loureiros that Ameal often produces. This is just a baby, and it's a vintage that generally ages well. Let's start here and see how it ages in a few years.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.6/5
out of 8 reviews
Note and review by M. JEAN PIERRE V. Published on 18/11/2023
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Note and review by M. CHRISTOPHE T. Published on 13/06/2021
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