COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Alvarinho
PRODUCER
Quintas de Melgaco
REGION
Vinho Verde
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
QM Alvarinho Vinhas Velhas is a white wine from Quintas de Melgaço, produced in the Vinho Verde DOC, specifically from the Monção e Melgaço sub-region of Portugal. The wine is made exclusively from 100% Alvarinho grapes sourced from vines that are over 30 years old, a practice known as 'Vinhas Velhas'. Quintas de Melgaço is an association of numerous small and medium-sized wine producers dedicated to promoting the region's wines and the Alvarinho grape, a project initiated by Amadeu Abílio Lopes with a focus on community development. The Monção e Melgaço sub-region is recognized for its suitability for cultivating high-quality Alvarinho.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€20
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
7-14°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Made from 'Vinhas Velhas' (old vines) over 30 years old.
Fact 02
Quintas de Melgaço unites hundreds of local wine producers.
Fact 03
Monção e Melgaço is the prime sub-region for premium Alvarinho in Vinho Verde.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The QM Alvarinho Vinhas Velhas is produced using 100% Alvarinho grapes from vines over 30 years old. The winemaking process involves delicate treatment of the grapes and careful selection at harvest to ensure optimal ripeness. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks, a technique that helps to maintain the wine's freshness and aromatic profile. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for five months in stainless steel tanks, during which regular stirring of the lees (sur lie) is practiced. This lees stirring aims to enhance the wine's texture and add complexity. The producer adheres to traditional oenological methods suitable for the Monção e Melgaço sub-region.
