COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Aragonez, Alfrocheiro, Trincadeira, Alicante Bouschet, Syrah
PRODUCER
Quinta da Fonte Souto (Symington Family Estates)
REGION
Alentejo
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Intensity
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Quinta da Fonte Souto is the Symington family's first vineyard venture outside of their traditional Douro stronghold. Acquired in 2017, the estate is located in the Portalegre sub-region of northern Alentejo, nestled on the slopes of the São Mamede range. The unique microclimate here is cooler and wetter than the rest of the Alentejo, thanks to the altitude of around 500 meters and abundant natural water sources. Florão is the estate's approachable, estate-grown range, designed to showcase the fresh, elegant, and fruit-forward character of Portalegre's high-altitude terroir.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€12
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
15-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
This estate represents the Symington family's historic first vineyard purchase outside of the Douro Valley.
Fact 02
The name 'Fonte Souto' translates to 'fountain of the chestnut grove', referencing the abundant water and chestnut trees on the property.
Fact 03
Located at 500 meters altitude, the vineyards benefit from a cooler microclimate than the surrounding hot Alentejo plains.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes are hand-harvested and destemmed before undergoing fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats. Gentle extraction techniques are used to preserve the vibrant primary fruit characteristics and soft tannins. A portion of the blend is aged in neutral French oak barrels for several months to add complexity and roundness, while the remainder is kept in stainless steel to maintain freshness.
