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Encostas do Lima - Granite Vinho Verde White 2021 (750ml)

 

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Producer Encostas do Lima
Country Portugal
Varietal Loureiro
Vintage 2021
Size 750ml

This special project from the Adega Ponte de Lima highlights the diverse soils of the Vinho Verde region. Made from 100% Loureiro grapes, both the Granite and Schist varieties boast a crisp acidity and expressive minerality.
The vineyards are 12.40 miles apart. Elevation is 70-190 meters above Sea Level (both locations), Slope at both locations 25-30 %.
Granite Soil comes from the North Bank of the Lima Vineyard (Northern Portugal).
Lima Vinho Verde Granite displays intense floral aromas with great freshness and more accentuated minerality.
Specifications
Wine Type
White
Varietal(s)
100% Loureiro
Age of vines
10-20 years
Soil type
Granitic soil
Vinification
Manual harvest. Fermented at 17°C (62°F) with the help of inoculated active dry yeasts (saccharomyces cerevisiae) that works the best with Vinho Verde. Stirring of the lees (batonnage). No oak. 7 grams per liter residual sugar (0.7%)
Production
500 (9-liter cases)
Pairings
Sushi, fish, seafood, cheeses and salads.

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