J Portugal Ramos Vila Santa Vinho White

Wine Description
Loios is a wine produced in the Alentejo region, located in the south of Portugal. Its name originates from the title given in the 15th century to the members of the ancient Priest Congregation of St. John Evangelist, known simply as Loios. Loios monks have always had a deep connection to the history of Alentejo, especially to its wines. Thus, this wine has been named after them and is made from traditional grape varieties of the region. A blend of Rabo de Ovelha and Roupeiro, the wine is fermented in stainless steel tanks. This is a young, fresh wine which highlights the delicate, yet instantly approachable nature of these grapes.
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Vineyard & Production Info
Vineyard name:
The Monte de Caldiera, Sao Lazaro, Serrado Pinhiero and Herdade das Romieras vineyards
Vineyard size:
1,250 acres
Soil composition:
Stony and Clay-Loam
Training method:
Guyot Double-Guyot
Elevation:
990-1320 feet
Vines/acre:
1,200-1,600
Yield/acre:
2.4-2.8 tons
Exposure:
Northern/Southwestern
Year vineyard planted:
1989; 1998-2003
Harvest time:
September
First vintage of this wine:
2001
Bottles produced of this wine:
180,000
Winemaking & Aging
Varietal composition:
50% Rabo de Ovelha and 50% Roupeiro
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
10 days
Fermentation temperature:
63 °F
Length of bottle aging:
3 months
Analytical Data
pH level:
3.3
Acidity:
4.3 g/L
Alcohol:
12.5 %
Residual sugar:
1.3 g/L