Quinta da Palmirinha - Loureiro 2022 (750ml) Assyrtiko

Quinta da Palmirinha - Loureiro 2022 (750ml) AssyrtikoThis vinho verde is made by biodynamic pioneer Fernando Paiva, a retired history teacher that has now dedicated his life to cultivating vines. The first winemaker to receive a demeter qualification in Portugal. This legend also is the first person to use chestnut blossom instead of sulphites to act as an antioxidant, a method that has since been copied by many other producers. Floral and fruity on the nose, yet rich and citric on the palate. A vivid,

with complex marks of Havana tobacco and licorice

Displays fine definition and strong

Cooler nights with warm days helped the fruit to develop good flavor and balance

Drink after 2027

The prior year’s lackluster bloom resulted in fewer clusters being formed in the buds for the 2021 vintage

TASTE: Dry

Fred made a name for himself in the late 1990s producing incredibly rich and exotic wines using stainless-steel tanks and small barrels for vinification

WAVineyard sites: Desert Wind VineyardHarvested: September-November 2016Fermentation: Closed top fermentation with circulations twice per day

The fruit is superripe and the oak prominent

is a popular choice with consumers who seek excellent value and consistent quality

this wine is mature and ready to drink immediately

you will find in this wine a richness that belies the wine's healthy attributes