Vinha de Cantim Reserva 2023

Alcohol: 13.5% vol

Description

Vinha de Cantim Reserva 2023 is produced at Quinta do Tamariz, in the Vinhos Verdes Demarcated Region (Sub-region of Cávado). This vineyard, located beside the manor house, is the oldest plot of the estate, carrying the original name of the quinta, the street, and the place itself.

Made predominantly from Loureiro (90%), complemented by small percentages of Arinto (5%) and Alvarinho (5%), the wine reflects the perfect balance of aroma and acidity offered by this exceptional site. Only the ripest and most perfect clusters were carefully hand-picked in a selective harvest. The grapes were vinified whole, without destemming, and fermented together at 14–16ºC for 30 days, with no malolactic fermentation, to preserve freshness and aromatic purity.

This is a wine designed for ageing, showcasing the unique expression of the estate’s heritage vineyard. Bottled in June 2024 and released in November 2024, only 1,344 bottles were produced.

Tasting Notes

Visual: Clear, citrine color.

Aroma: Subtle notes of fresh fruit, with hints of Golden apple, tangerine, and a touch of pineapple.

Palate: Full and elegant, combining freshness with aromatic complexity. Very pleasant on the palate, balanced and refined, with great appeal at the table.

Style: An elegant and age-worthy white, marked by minerality and depth.

Food Pairing

Excellent with seafood, grilled fish, poultry, and light Mediterranean cuisine.
Serving Temperature: 10ºC.

Technical Information

Denomination of Origin: Vinho Verde (DOC)

Type: White (Branco)

Grape Varieties: 90% Loureiro, 5% Arinto, 5% Alvarinho

Region: Vinhos Verdes, Sub-region Cávado

Soil: Granitic

Planting Density: 1,666 vines/ha

Exposure: South/West

Training System: Simple Cordon

Production System: Integrated Production Regime

Production: 1,344 bottles (750 ml)

pH: 3.20

Residual Sugar: <1.6 g/L

Total Acidity: 6.5 g/L

Fermentation: Whole grapes, 14–16ºC for 30 days, no malolactic fermentation

Enology Team: Jorge Sousa Pinto, Maria Francisca Vinagre, Joana Araújo

Vintage: 2023

Bottling: June 2024

Market Release: November 19, 2024