Soalheiro Germinar Loureiro Vinhas Velhas 2021 Vinho Verde White 75cl

On the way to the sub-region of Monção and Melgaço is Valença and, even before entering this territory of origin of Alvarinho, we come across Monte do Faro. Two wine territories, Alvarinho and Loureiro, divided by a mountain that allows (to Loureiro) and closes (to Alvarinho) the Atlantic influence. The Soalheiro Germinar vineyard is more than 30 years old and is located on a small plot that produces Loureiro grapes in small quantities, but with a very particular floral aroma, strong acidity and a concentration of mineral flavors different from the usual that make it very gastronomic.

Terroir: Soalheiro Germinar is made with Loureiro grapes from a 30-year-old vineyard planted at the western foot of Monte do Faro in Valença on the left bank of the Minho River, a territory of choice for the Loureiro variety where the Atlantic influence is made. feel marking the wine's minerality and allowing the soft floral aromas of the variety to be revealed.

Vinification: The grapes are hand-picked. After pressing, before fermentation, the must is clarified. Fermentation takes place in a stainless steel vat at a low temperature and in two egg-shaped tanks from our innovation area, one of stainless steel and the other of cement, so that the final batch, due to the constant bâttonage on the fine lees, conveys complexity and gustatory persistence superior to what we normally find in this variety.