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Quinta do Ameal - Loureiro 2018

Name: Quinta do Ameal - Loureiro 2018
Brand: Quinta do Ameal
Rating: 3.6 (8 reviews)

Vinho Verde|White wine

3.6/5 (8 customers)

89/100

Robert Parker

Portugal

white fruits

to be enjoyed at any time

It still appears fresh, balanced, and sunny, as well as surprisingly full-bodied, but owner Pedro Araujo stated that it lacked a bit of acidity. However, it is not flat. It adds perfect balance, classic aromas, and a pure expression of fruit. Yet it is not like one of the spicy, tight Loureiros that Ameal often produces. It is still a baby, and it is a cuvée that generally ages well" (Wine Advocate 2019).

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Estate

Quinta do Ameal

Vintage

Loureiro

Vintage

2018

Designation

Vinho Verde

Region

Portugal

Grape varieties

100% Loureiro

Terroirs

Granitic soils

Viticulture

Reasoned

Grape harvest

Manuals

Wine making

Direct pressing of whole clusters, cold settling, fermentation at low temperature for 12 to 15 days.

Livestock farming

3 to 6 months in stainless steel tanks

Alcohol content

10.5%

Eye

Clear and pure color

Nose

A beautiful balance between floral and fruity notes

Mouth

Good volume, crisp texture with a lingering fruitiness

Serve

At 8-10°C

Drink before

2025

Food and wine pairings

Pairs well with fish, exotic dishes...

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Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2019 guide) 89/100 (Very good wine)

Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

About wine:

The Loureiro 2018 is the winery's classic version, which means "unwooded." Of course, it is 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 total acidity. It still seems fresh, balanced, and sunny, as well as surprisingly full-bodied, but owner Pedro Araujo said it lacked a little acidity. However, it is not flat. It adds perfect balance, classic aromas, and a pure expression of fruit. Yet it also doesn't resemble one of the spicy, tight Loureiros that Ameal often produces. It's just a baby, and it's a cuvée that generally ages well. Let's start here and see how it ages in a few years.

Customer rating

3.6/5

based on 8 reviews