J Portugal Ramos

Vinho Verde Loureiro

J Portugal Ramos

Vinho Verde Loureiro

This wine represents the dream of João Portugal Ramos to increase his portfolio and also be present in Vinho Verde region. Thus this Loureiro wine was born.

 

Wine Production

After pre-fermentation maceration at low temperature, the grapes are pressed and the juice is clarified. Fermentation takes place at controlled temperature of 16º C, for 2-3 weeks.

Tasting Notes

Fresh and elegant aroma, with citrus and floral notes combined with a pronounced minerality and long intense finish.

 

Food Pairing

It can be served as an aperitif or with light meals like fish, turkey, chicken, egg dishes and salads.

This wine represents the dream of João Portugal Ramos to increase his portfolio and also be present in Vinho Verde region. Thus this Loureiro wine was born.

 

Wine Production

After pre-fermentation maceration at low temperature, the grapes are pressed and the juice is clarified. Fermentation takes place at controlled temperature of 16º C, for 2-3 weeks.

Tasting Notes

Fresh and elegant aroma, with citrus and floral notes combined with a pronounced minerality and long intense finish.

 

Food Pairing

It can be served as an aperitif or with light meals like fish, turkey, chicken, egg dishes and salads.

Vineyard & Production Info

Vineyard name:
Paço do Cardido, Quinta da Calça, Casa de Vila Boa
Vineyard size:
35 acres
Soil composition:
Granite
Training method:
trellised
Vines/acre:
440
Yield/acre:
2.8 tons
Exposure:
Southern
Harvest time:
mid-September
First vintage of this wine:
2015
Bottles produced of this wine:
200000
Average Vine Age:
25 years old

Winemaking & Aging

Time on its skins:
4 to 6 hours
Varietal composition:
100% Loureiro
Maceration technique:
Cold Soak Maceration
Fining agent:
Animal based
Type of aging container:
Stainless steel tanks
Total SO2:
74

Analytical Data

pH level:
3.17
Acidity:
6.4 g/L
Alcohol:
12 %
Dry extract:
24 g/L
Total SO2:
74
Residual sugar:
3.2 g/L