COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Alvarinho
PRODUCER
Qta Regueiro-Prod Alvarinho Melgaco, LDA
REGION
Vinho Verde
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Foral de Melgaço Old Vines Alvarinho is a 100% Alvarinho white wine from the Vinho Verde DOC, specifically from the Monção and Melgaço sub-region in Portugal. Produced by Quinta do Regueiro, a family-owned winery established in 1988 and dedicated to Alvarinho, this wine is made from old vines. The designation 'Foral de Melgaço' highlights its origin from the historic municipality of Melgaço. Quinta do Regueiro is recognized for its boutique approach to Vinho Verde production and harvests its entire crop from its own vineyards in the region.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€16
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Foral de Melgaço signifies wines from the historic municipality of Melgaço.
Fact 02
Quinta do Regueiro harvests its entire Alvarinho crop from its own vineyards.
Fact 03
The vines are trained on traditional high pergolas, a common sight in the region.
Fact 04
The winery received 'Best National White Wine' in 2019.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Foral de Melgaço Old Vines Alvarinho is produced from 100% Alvarinho grapes. The winemaking process involves fermentation and subsequent aging on the wine's lees. Techniques such as bâtonnage, which involves stirring the lees for a period of 1-4 months, and decanting are employed by the winery. The grapes are sourced from old vines planted in granite soil at an elevation of 200 meters, and the vines are trained on traditional high pergolas. Quinta do Regueiro harvests its entire crop from its own vineyards in the Monção & Melgaço region.
