Marcio Lopes Winemaker
Loureiro Vinhas Velhas 2019 - Green Wine
Sales unit: Bottle of 75 cl
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This elegant 100% Loureiro wine comes from a plot south of Ponte de Lima where the finest Loureiro grapes thrive. The wine was aged for six months in used Puligny-Montrachet barriques, and only 926 bottles were produced.
The wine is complex, rich, and concentrated. It is fruity, supported by a lovely, refreshing acidity. It displays aromas of citrus fruits such as lime and tangerine, as well as light tropical notes of maracujà (passion fruit). It is also mineral, slightly salty on the tongue, and has a long finish.
As a winemaker, Márcio Lopes intervenes only as much as absolutely necessary and relies as much as he can on the natural processes of winemaking. For example, he ferments his wines exclusively with natural yeasts and—like many of the producers we work with—he firmly believes that, if the grapes are of the right quality, he can produce outstanding, harmonious, high-quality wines that reflect the character of their terroir. And he seems to be doing quite well: Márcio Lopes' wines are unmistakably fresh and lively, characterized without exception by bright, clear, typical varietal aromas. They are present and pure, with crisp acidity and a balanced texture. This makes the wine the ideal accompaniment to seafood and dishes with creamy sauces.
