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Quinta da Palmirinha Loureiro Curtimenta

Quinta da Palmirinha Loureiro Curtimenta

Loureiro with vibrant acidity and an Atlantic soul
Biodynamic
Natural
Quinta da Palmirinha Loureiro Curtimenta
75 cl.
2024
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  • The shipment for 12 bottles is €8.50 with CTT Express.
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Details
11.50%
Alcohol 11.50%
Minho
Production area Minho
Vinho Verde
Designation of Origin Vinho Verde
Quinta da Palmirinha
Winery Quinta da Palmirinha
100% Loureiro
Varieties 100% Loureiro
75 cl.
Volume 75 cl.

Tasting notes Quinta da Palmirinha Loureiro Curtimenta 2024

White wine Aged on its lees Biodynamic and Natural. 8 meses sobre lías.

Quinta da Palmirinha Loureiro Curtimenta 2024 provides a vibrant and invigorating experience. Straw-coloured with golden highlights, it reveals a captivating bouquet on the nose with intense aromas of orange blossom accompanied by subtle citrus notes of lemon and grapefruit. On the palate, it offers a fresh character with an acidity that brings vitality and structure. The texture is smooth and enveloping, culminating in a long and gratifying finish that leaves a lasting impression. This wine stands out for its elegance and freshness, ideal for those seeking a wine that combines aromatic complexity with a pleasant and light sensation.

Style Quinta da Palmirinha Loureiro Curtimenta
Young
Barrel
Light
Body
Less aromatic
Very aromatic
Pairing
White fish, Aperitif, White meats, Oily fish, Seafood

About Quinta da Palmirinha Loureiro Curtimenta

When Fernando Paiva is asked how he manages to make biodynamics work in the humid and demanding climate of Vinho Verde in Portugal, he responds with a single word: "faith." However, the reality, as is often the case, is considerably more complex.

Quinta da Palmirinha is located near Amarante, in the Sousa Valley, and with just three hectares, it is the first certified biodynamic agriculture producer in Portugal. It might seem like the story of a radical idealist enamoured with natural wine, but that is not the case. After leaving teaching, Fernando Paiva decided to return to the family vineyards in the Amarante area and, inspired by various conferences, began to explore biodynamics with an intellectual curiosity rather than a dogmatic approach.

In his plots, traditional Vinho Verde varieties such as loureiro, pedernã (Arinto), azal, and vinhão coexist. There, chickens are part of the ecosystem's balance, fertilising the soils while the vegetation evolves in a living environment, constantly adjusting. Furthermore, in recent years, Fernando has begun experimenting with replacing sulphur dioxide with chestnut flowers, an unusual practice that has yielded surprising results and sparked interest beyond Portugal.

Thus, the universe of Palmirinha is small in scale but vast in implications. Fernando cultivates two chestnut trees on the property; from them, the flowers are harvested in a system where almost nothing is wasted and everything is observed.

An example of his work is Quinta da Palmirinha Loureiro Curtimenta, made with loureiro averaging 25 years old in the Sousa Valley. It ferments for 3 weeks with its skins, without the addition of sulphur dioxide, in a radically pure and essential interpretation of the variety.

Quinta da Palmirinha Loureiro Curtimenta is direct, tense, floral, and marked by a vibrant acidity, always permeated by the soil's identity. And when asked again how all of this can work in such a challenging climate, Fernando returns to the same word: "faith." Although in Palmirinha, that faith resembles less of a belief and more of a method.


 

2024

Quinta da Palmirinha Loureiro Curtimenta 2024 provides a vibrant and invigorating experience. Straw-coloured with golden highlights, it reveals a captivating bouquet on the nose with intense aromas of orange blossom accompanied by subtle citrus notes of lemon and grapefruit. On the palate, it offers a fresh character with an acidity that brings vitality and structure. The texture is smooth and enveloping, culminating in a long and gratifying finish that leaves a lasting impression. This wine stands out for its elegance and freshness, ideal for those seeking a wine that combines aromatic complexity with a pleasant and light sensation.

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  • We send it to Portugal with CTT Express to your home
  • The shipment for 12 bottles is €8.50 with CTT Express.
  • For orders over €150 shipping is free with CTT Express.