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Quinta do Ameal ‘Escolha’ Loureiro 2017

$81.69 $85.99
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About this Wine
Escolha' means selection; this is the very best, and most mature fruit (in terms of potential alcohol, and therefore vinosity) of the Ameal land. Extremely gentle pressing of the whole grapes preceeds a cold soak and then fermentation and ageing (with batonnage) in old Nevers oak barriques for 6 months (oak adds nothing to the wine except deep stabilisation of the wine's rich intensity). Escolha is bottled direct from cask with the lightest possible filtration and no further stabilisation. 4,000 bottles only. Note, some of this action is outside DOC VV rules, so this is effectively an IGT, labeled as a Vinho Regional Minho, a regional non-DO classification. 11.5% a/v. Pedro made Escolha in his second vintage, 2000, and that wine is rocking on very nicely indeed ...

Clear and bright, Escolha is filled with honeysuckle and candied lemon, pastry dough, acacia florals, and orange blossom. Fruitiness has a smoky vanilla counterpoint, which moderates but does not mask Loureiro's explosive florality. This is a really deep, wide textural wine featuring stunning complex acidity with a volatile nip. The wine journeys out, back, down and away, through the palate and deep into the throat. A butterfly effect of deep-set bay kicks back in an apiglottal rebirth. Utterly alive, long, and complex, Escolha benefits from decanting and is a prime candidate for extended bottle ageing.
Type White Wine
Varietal(s) Loureiro
Country Portugal
Region Vinho Verde
Brand Quinta do Ameal
Vintage 2017

Portuguese Wine

Portugal as a wine producing country is sometimes unfortunately overshadowed by its European neighbours, however, it has a long wine making history and the region’s popularity is growing as people start to take notice of its quality and unique character.

The country has a large array of native grape varietals which are used to produce an abundant variety of different wines. Nevertheless, the two most popular wines styles exported are from Vinho Verde and the Douro regions.

Douro is the home of Port wine, and the city of Oporto where the wine gets its name. It is one of the major rivers in Portugal, and with fertile soils around its banks, increased attention has also been given to the Douro region’s non fortified wine production in recent years. Full bodied and concentrated dry reds made from grape varieties such as Touriga Nacional, Spanish Tempranillo, Touriga Franca, Tinta Barroca and Tinto Cão are all worth a try.

Vinho Verde in the north of Portugal is responsible for producing effervescent, lively, and refreshing white wine that is increasingly becoming Portugal’s most famous. Perfect when served chilled on a hot day, it is known for zingy lime flavours, a sharp minerality and subtle grassiness. The wine is often a blend but will usually be predominantly based on Alvarinho grapes which gives it its unique character.

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Quinta do Ameal ‘Escolha’ Loureiro 2017-White Wine-World Wine
Quinta do Ameal

Quinta do Ameal ‘Escolha’ Loureiro 2017

$81.69 $85.99
Escolha' means selection; this is the very best, and most mature fruit (in terms of potential alcohol, and therefore vinosity) of the Ameal land. Extremely gentle pressing of the whole grapes preceeds a cold soak and then fermentation and ageing (with batonnage) in old Nevers oak barriques for 6 months (oak adds nothing to the wine except deep stabilisation of the wine's rich intensity). Escolha is bottled direct from cask with the lightest possible filtration and no further stabilisation. 4,000 bottles only. Note, some of this action is outside DOC VV rules, so this is effectively an IGT, labeled as a Vinho Regional Minho, a regional non-DO classification. 11.5% a/v. Pedro made Escolha in his second vintage, 2000, and that wine is rocking on very nicely indeed ...

Clear and bright, Escolha is filled with honeysuckle and candied lemon, pastry dough, acacia florals, and orange blossom. Fruitiness has a smoky vanilla counterpoint, which moderates but does not mask Loureiro's explosive florality. This is a really deep, wide textural wine featuring stunning complex acidity with a volatile nip. The wine journeys out, back, down and away, through the palate and deep into the throat. A butterfly effect of deep-set bay kicks back in an apiglottal rebirth. Utterly alive, long, and complex, Escolha benefits from decanting and is a prime candidate for extended bottle ageing.

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