18,71€
approx. £15.53
O Produtor, tasting note published in May 28th 2019
The QM Old Vines is a wine made exclusively with grapes of the Alvarinho variety. The grapes are harvested manually from a single plot of old vines over 30 years old. An elegant wine with a unique personality.
Tasting Notes Clear appearance and citrine colour. With a clean and intense nose with predominant notes of tropical mineral fruit and light floral. In the mouth it is full and fruity, with a balanced acidity and a long and persistent finish.
Soft pressing and decantation for 12 to 36 hours at a controlled temperature between 12ºC – 16ºC. Fermentation up to 15 days with temperature control between 16ºC – 18ºC. Ageing in stainless steel vats with controlled temperature and regular movement of the lees for 5 months.
Contains sulphites.
SKU: 104942
The rarity of the Alvarinho grape variety, the low production and distinction makes these grapes the most valuable in Portugal. The quality of the grapes comes from natural reasons of soil and microclimate, but also from cultural practices of those who delicately treat the vines and carefully ascertain the best state of ripeness for the harvest, which is the capital phase for defining the wine’s performance. In winemaking, Quintas de Melgaço follows the traditional oenological methods and practices considered most appropriate for the sub-region, which compete to extract all the quality of the grapes that arrive at the winery. It is at this stage that Quintas de Melgaço carefully imprints its own identity to the wines it produces. Prior to bottling, the technical experts ensure that the wine has a correct chemical composition, is properly clear and presents qualities in tasting. For certification, the wine is submitted to the laboratory of the Commission of Viticulture of the Vinho Verde Region, which after approval, issues the seals of guarantee. There is a great concern with the quality of the bottle and the cork, so that the wine evolves well in the bottle and behaves well in the glass.
Quintas de Melgaço – Agricultura e Turismo, S.A.
Ferreiros de Cima Alvaredo – 4960-010 Alvaredo Telefone: 251 410 020 Fax: 251 410 029
