{"title":"Loureiro","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"esporao-bico-amarelo-vinho-verde","title":"Esporão Yellow Beak Green Wine","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes Esporão Bico Amarelo Vinho Verde\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine has an aromatic nose of white peach, pineapple, lychee, blossom, and lime. On the palate, tropical fruit flavors are supported by a medium acidity. The Bico Amerelo Vino Verde is pale lemon in color in the glass. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine \u0026amp; Food Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Vinho Verde is delicious with oysters and mussels, but also with grilled fish and other shellfish or simply as an aperitif.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVinho Verde is one of Portugal's oldest and coldest wine regions. The area is characterized by lower temperatures, more rainfall, and especially the granite soil makes these wines unique. Bico Amarello (yellow beak) is a very representative example of this. The freshness leaps out of the glass. Citrus and tropical fruit play an important role here. In contrast to many other wines from this region, it is not lightly sparkling, but rather crisp and dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduction is in the hands of the winery Herdade do Esporão. This leading\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/esporao\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #B2002B\"\u003ewinery \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/esporao\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #B2002B\"\u003eEsporão \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eis located in the heart of the Alentejo. Hard work is the basis of its success. The estate covers over 2,000 hectares, of which over 500 hectares are vineyards and olive groves. The rest is a nature reserve, which also plays an important role in the philosophy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe grapes are harvested entirely by hand. This is followed by a strict selection to ensure that only the very best grapes are used. The alcohol percentage is 12%. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esporão","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58944343966021,"sku":"44684","price":8.25,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1078\/1183\/2133\/files\/997fb75f642705eb05519c657974e3067bdcf13e.jpg?v=1787299561"},{"product_id":"quinta-do-ameal-reserva","title":"Quinta do Ameal Reserve","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes Quinta do Ameal Reserva\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wine is complex and full-bodied, with aromas of apple, pear, apricot, citrus, orange blossom, and a delicate spiciness. Fruit, wood, and acidity are perfectly balanced. A wonderfully complex Vinho Verde made from the Loureiro grape with notes of vanilla and toffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine \u0026amp; Food Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuinta do Ameal Reserva\u003c\/strong\u003e pairs perfectly with many seafood dishes. Think of shrimp piri piri, gambas a la plancha, monkfish with mango chutney, grilled red mullet, and salmon tartare with lemon zest and chives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Lima region in northwestern Portugal is the birthplace of the Loureiro grape. The cool, wet climate and fertile granite soil provide perfect conditions for mineral, fresh wines that can age well. Quinta do Ameal's vineyards are organically farmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes come from 2 different plots. After manual harvesting, the grapes are pressed, and the juice ferments in French oak. After fermentation, the wine ages for another 6 to 12 months in barrels, followed by 1 year of bottle aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA visit to Quinta do Ameal transports you to another world. This ancient wine estate is located in the green north of Portugal, on the Lima River, surrounded by pine, nut, and citrus trees. The nearby Atlantic Ocean influences the climate: an average temperature of about 15 degrees Celsius and abundant rainfall create a cool, wet climate where only certain indigenous grape varieties thrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne such variety is Loureiro, the grape in which Quinta do Ameal specializes. In this unique climate, on a subsoil of deep, fertile granite soils, it produces mineral wines with beautiful acidity and great aging potential. To best express the character of the grape and the region, the estate operates according to organic guidelines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQuinta do Ameal is housed in an 18th-century parish. At that time, monks already made wine here. Now, the cellars have been modernized, and parts of the building have been converted into luxurious guest accommodations. The estate owns 30 hectares of land, of which 14 hectares are planted with the Loureiro grape. The remaining 16 hectares consist of beautifully landscaped gardens, forests, and green riverbanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince 2019, the winery has been owned by the famous \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/esporao\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #B2002B\"\u003eEsporão\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #B2002B\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e Despite the fame and size of this winery, the authentic character and small scale of Quinta do Ameal are cherished. The estate is among the top Vinho Verde producers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards\/Distinctions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe estate is among the top Vinho Verde producers. Its wines are served in the best restaurants worldwide and regularly win awards at leading international wine competitions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e \u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Esporão","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58944348586309,"sku":"P27068","price":26.25,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1078\/1183\/2133\/files\/8c0c438ac9a390d194fd0981e49a3944d8bb2c9f.jpg?v=1787299602"}],"url":"https:\/\/vechtstreekwijnen.nl\/en\/collections\/loureiro.oembed","provider":"Vechtstreek Wijnen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}