COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Alvarinho
PRODUCER
Quintas de Melgaco
REGION
Vinho Verde
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The QM Espumante Super Reserva Alvarinho Bruto is a sparkling white wine from Quintas de Melgaco, produced in the Vinho Verde DOC, specifically from the Monção e Melgaço sub-region. It is made from 100% Alvarinho grapes, a varietal that thrives in this particular Portuguese terroir, considered its most esteemed growing area. The winery itself is a cooperative initiative, founded by Amadeu Abílio Lopes, and now represents a significant number of local wine-producing families, with the municipality of Melgaço holding a majority stake. This wine highlights the unique characteristics of its origin and the collaborative spirit of its producers.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€19
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
6-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Represents over 530 wine-producing families.
Fact 02
Made exclusively from the noble Alvarinho grape.
Fact 03
Produced in Portugal's most acclaimed Alvarinho region.
Fact 04
Awarded Gold at the '50 best espumantes of the world'.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
This sparkling wine is produced using the Classic Method, also known as Méthode Champenoise. This involves a secondary fermentation that takes place directly in the bottle, a process essential for creating the wine's effervescence. Following this, the wine is aged in the bottle for a minimum of 12 months. This extended aging period allows for the development of complexity and integration of flavors before the wine is released.
