Quinta do Quetzal 'Guadalupe' Branco 2017

Vidigueira, Alentejo, Portugal

Quinta do Quetzal is set in the heart of the Alentejo region on the rich slopes of Vidigueira, close to the oldest known Roman winery in Portugal and Spain. The grapes grow on soil rich in Schist, the local mineral stone. While the area around Quinta do Quetzal is generally sunny and warm, its positioning on the foothills of the Serra do Mendro allows cooler air in from the Atlantic ocean. These conditions lead to big variations in temperature, giving the grapes the heat to ripen and the cooling breezes to recover.

Tasting Notes:

This wine has a fruity palate with delicious notes of tropical fruits and citrus with a clean, mineral finish. It is fresh, balanced and easy drinking.

Pair it with:

This wine works great with white meats and seafood, particularly with meals that include a fruit element like lemons, oranges, peaches or apricots.

Grape Varieties:

Antão Vaz, Roupeiro, and Arinto

Aging:

Stainless for up to 20 days

Soil:

Pronounced sloping schistous soils with medium yield potencial.

Winemaker:

Rui Reguinga and José Portela