Souto Florao Red
Herbal aromas of woodland vegetation with hints of pine resin, and background floral notes of rosebushes. Weighty and intense on the palate, a little held back, suggesting good potential for medium-term bottle-ageing. Compact black fruit with a smattering of liquorice and fine, grainy tannins adding a good spicy mouthfeel and a weighty structure, making this wine a great match for rich, savoury dishes
Ready to drink but will develop favourably in bottle for 3 or 4 years.
The Florão Red and White represent the most approachable wine style from the Fonte Souto estate, made with all the attention to detail and care of the other estate wines, but with a more youthful profile intended for drinking young. Their freshness, balance and structure clearly identify them as wines born of the unique Fonte Souto terroir.
The winter was cold and initially quite dry, but from the end of February and until June, rainfall levels were above the 30-year average, particularly during March and April. A wet spring delayed the vegetative cycle, and this was the case right up to the vintage. Summer began cool and practically without rain, but between August and October temperatures were always above average and with very little rain. These conditions were, however, a beneficial counterpoint to the low temperatures and abundant rainfall recorded during most of the winter and throughout the spring. The vintage started mid-September and the grapes showed complete and balanced maturations. We produced very elegant wines, aromatic, well-structured and balanced.
WINEMAKING
The hand-picked grapes are placed in small, shallow boxes and taken to the on-site winery. Manual sorting is followed by destemming and gentle crushing after which grapes are transferred to the fermentation vats. Fermentations are individually monitored, and the temperature and macerations are adjusted to maximise the potential of each fermenting batch.
To find out more about the winery go to http://www.fontesouto.com/
To see our full range of Quinte da Fonte Souto product go to http://veganwineonline.co.uk/product-category/quinta-da-fonte-souto/
Souto Florao Red
£14.62 a bottle
2 in stock
Quinta da Fonte Souto is a new wine project from the Symington family in the exciting Portalegre sub-region of the Alto Alentejo in southern Portugal.
It was always going to take something special for us to take our first steps beyond the Douro, and with this stunning property situated at a relatively high altitude within the Serra de São Mamede Natural Park to the east of the hot Alentejo plain, we believe we have found all the conditions we were looking for.
This is a long-term project with the objective of putting the unique terroir of this sub-region on the map, for wine lovers in Portugal and elsewhere around the world.
When it comes to vegan wines, Portugal is a top-notch producer. In addition to having some of the best vegan-friendly wines in the world, the country is also home to a number of fantastic wineries that specialize in producing high-quality vegan wines. One of the best things about Portuguese vegan wines is that they are made using traditional methods and ingredients. This means that you can expect to find a wide variety of flavours and styles when exploring the Portuguese vegan wine scene. Whether you’re looking for a light and refreshing white wine or a full-bodied and bold red wine, you’re sure to find a vegan-friendly option that suits your taste. If you’re looking to get your hands on some of the best vegan wines from Portugal, be sure to check out our favourite winery, Alianca Vinhos De Portugal.
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