Quinta da Murta

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SKU: 178
Weight 1,50 kg
Portugal
Bucelas
Quinta da Murta
The soil is composed of calcareous marl and crystalline limestone, with numerous presences of fossils such as trigonia, oysters and bivalves such as buchotrigonia freixialensis and anchispirocyclina lusitânica.
The area enjoys a very specific microclimate. Wet and relatively cool in the winter and during the nights, contrasting with hot and dry days during the summer. All this contributes to a slow but perfect ripening that retains the freshness of the Atlantic Ocean.
Arinto is a unique grape variety originating in Bucelas. It originates medium-sized bunches, dense and with small berries. It has an intense and discreet flavor where citrus, apple and tropical fruits predominate.
A traditional viticulture where bio-dynamics is privileged: The vineyard is cultivated naturally in a protected area with respect for the biodiversity of the fauna and flora.
Enology and maturation processes carried out on the property for the best revelation of the constituents of the fruit, its freshness, and the complexity of its flavors. The harvest is manual and done in small 25 kg boxes at the best point of ripeness. Skin contact performed at controlled temperature in order to reveal all the aromas and flavors of Arinto.
Fresh and exuberant nose with evident notes of lemon, lime, peach, tropical fruits and some floral, all in a background with with evident minerality. Very creamy and balanced body. Long and persistent finish. Ideal to be enjoyed at any time, whether new or with some years of cellaring, with the aromas developing from year to year. from year to year. Ideal with any kind of seafood and fish, whether raw or grilled, lean meats, pasta, noddles or exotic and spicy exotic and spicy cuisine.
2006: Rev . Wine Spectator 10/2007 250 Best Wines of the World up to $20 USA (87 pts) | Rev . Néctar June/July 2008 | Conc. IWC 2007 - Bronze | Conc. CMB 2007 - Silver | 2007: Rev . Wine Passion nº19/2008 | Rev . Néctar June/July 2008 | Rev. Vinhos 220/2008 | Rev. Vinhos 224/2008 | Conc. CMB 2009 - 78.52 points | Conc. IWC 2009 - "Recommended" Medal | 2008: Rev. BestWine nº2/2009 - 81 points | Aníbal Coutinho -Guia 285 Melhores Vinhos 2010 - 86 points | 2009: Guia Rui Falcão 2011 - 14.5 values | CNVE 2010 - merit diploma | 2010: DECO Proteste Guia 2012 - The best of the test | Conc. IWC 2011 - Medal "Recommended" | Rev Vinhos May/2011 - P'remio Best Buy | Guia Rui Falcão 2011 - 15 points | João Paulo Martins 2011 - 16 points | Revista Vinhos Os melhores de 2011 - Premio Boa compra | 2011: CNVE 2012 - Merit Medal | Conc. IWC 2012 - Bronze Medal | 2012: Robert Parker 08-2013 : 89 points