COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
2025
GRAPE
Loureiro
PRODUCER
Márcio Lopes
REGION
Vinho Verde
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Márcio Lopes, an Agricultural Engineer born in 1983, embarked on his personal wine project, "Pequenos Rebentos" (Little Sprouts), in 2010, guided by his motto "To experiment, to do, to realize." This particular wine, Pequenos Rebentos Ancestral, is a distinctive single-varietal Loureiro from the Minho region, part of Portugal's larger Vinho Verde area. While the 2025 vintage is referenced on the label, it is important to note that as of May 2026, this vintage has not yet been released and is likely still undergoing aging. The wine is celebrated for its unique Pétillant Naturel (Pet Nat) style, which is less commonly seen for Loureiro in the Vinho Verde region, contributing to its naturally cloudy appearance and vibrant character.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€20
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
6-8°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Márcio Lopes' life motto is "To experiment, to do, to realize."
Fact 02
This single-varietal Loureiro Pet Nat is uncommon in the Vinho Verde region.
Fact 03
Its naturally cloudy appearance is a hallmark of the ancestral method.
Fact 04
The producer, Márcio Lopes, started his personal project in 2010.
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Pequenos Rebentos Ancestral is crafted using the ancestral method, also known as Pétillant Naturel (Pet Nat). This traditional winemaking technique involves bottling the wine before its primary fermentation is complete. Crucially, no additional sugars or yeasts are introduced; the fermentation simply finishes in the bottle, naturally creating the wine's effervescence. This method results in a naturally sparkling wine with a characteristic cloudy appearance due to the presence of lees. Grapes for previous vintages, such as 2023, were sourced from conventionally farmed vineyards.
