Quinta Vale D. Maria Vinha Do Martim Dona 2016

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Quinta Vale D. Maria
Label Name:
 
Vinha Do Martim Dona
Vintage:
 
2016
Country:
 
Portugal
Region:
 
Douro (Vinha de Martim, Murça, Cima Corgo)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Field blend (20+ indigenous Douro varieties)
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
12-14°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 94/100 for 2016; Grandes Escolhas 18. 5/20; also praised by Wine Enthusiast, James Suckling and Revista de Vinhos for various vintages

Tasting Note
Luminous, complex white with citrus zest, orange peel, white flowers, vanilla and fine spice from oak. Creamy texture, crisp minerality and bright acidity, finishing long, saline and slightly spicy.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lobster, scallops, grilled sea bass, roast chicken with cream sauce, aged hard cheeses. Asian: miso-glazed cod, sushi/sashimi, Vietnamese lemongrass chicken, Thai green curry with seafood.

Production Method
Hand-harvested grapes from an 80+ year old single vineyard; fermented and aged 9+ months in French oak (majority new); frequent bâtonnage; bottle-aged before release.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Quinta Vale D. Maria from a 0.6 ha north-facing vineyard (Vinha de Martim) of century-old vines; estate led by Cristiano van Zeller, combining traditional Douro field blends with modern winemaking.