Quinta da Palmirinha Azal 2024

Quinta da Palmirinha Azal is an organic white Vinho Verde, known for its high acidity, freshness, and mineral character. It presents prominent citrus notes (lime, lemon), green apple, and floral touches. It is a light to medium-bodied wine, with a smooth texture and a persistent, dry finish. 
 

Grape varieties:

100% Azal
Bâtonnage twice a month until the end of December.
Aged on fine lees until the end of June.

Year: 2024

Tasting Notes:

Colour: Bright lemon or straw colour.

Aroma: Very aromatic and intense, with prominent citrus aromas (lemon, lime) and wild flowers. May present mineral or yellow fruit nuances.

Palate: Vibrant and "mouth-watering" acidity, typical of the Azal grape variety. It is dense and expressive, with good texture and a long, fresh, and sometimes slightly smoky/mineral finish.

Food Pairing:

Ideal to pair with seafood, fish, or fattier dishes that require freshness. 

Serving temperature:  8-10°C
Alcohol content: 12%

Quinta da Palmirinha is a small vineyard (about 3 hectares) located in the Sousa Valley, municipality of Felgueiras, in the Vinhos Verdes region of Portugal, known for its pioneering approach to bio-dynamic agriculture. It was restructured in 1994 and replanted with the regional grape varieties, Azal, Loureiro and Arinto. 

Its owner, Fernando Paiva, began working directly with this vineyard in 2000. That same year, he received training in conventional viticulture and, in 2001, began attending several courses in Organic and Bio-dynamic Agriculture. It was in this context that he had the privilege of meeting renowned experts in organic and biodynamic viticulture, such as Pierre Masson, Daniel Nöel, Daniel Pasquet, and Nicolas Joly.

With the support of João Castella, he learned to apply Bio-dynamic Preparations, thus obtaining Demeter Certification in 2007. 

The vinification is done in the winery on the estate, with semi-automatic equipment. Fermentation proceeds slowly, with temperature control; no enzymes or exogenous yeasts are used. These are very fresh and aromatic wines and, above all, very natural.