2019 Loureiro Reserva

Producer Quinta de Paços

Winemakers Rui Cunha & Gabriela Albuquerque

Viticulturalist Luís Cardoso Meneses

Country Portugal

Appellation DO Vinho Verde

Sub Appellation Cávado

Grape Loureiro

Terroir Quartz-rich granite, southeast-facing, 0.7 ha

Farming Certified sustainable- “Integrated Production” EU

Vinification Grapes from old vines are handpicked, with 80% fermented in stainless steel and 20% in French oak, the latter of which remained in barrel for six-months. All of the wine remained on fine lees for a total of nine-months prior to bottling in May 2020. No animal products were used during the winemaking process.

Contains Sulphites Yes

Alcohol 12.4%

Ageing Potential Until approximately 2030, perhaps longer