Quinta Vale D. Maria Vinha Do Martim Dona 2017

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Quinta Vale D. Maria
Label Name:
 
Vinha Do Martim Dona
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
Portugal
Region:
 
Douro (Cima Corgo — Vale do Rio Torto, Murça)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Field blend (old‑vine Douro white varieties)
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 92/100 for the 2017 Vinha do Martim Branco; Grandes Escolhas 18. 5/20 (2017); VINUM 18. 5/20 (Top100 2018)

Tasting Note
Citrus and white stone fruit (peach, quince) with vanilla, light toast and pronounced mineral/saline notes. Full-bodied, creamy texture, bright acidity and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled sea bass, scallops, lobster, roasted chicken, creamy pasta, pork loin. Asian: sashimi, miso‑glazed black cod, prawn tempura, soy‑glazed pork belly, mild Thai or Vietnamese dishes.

Production Method
Manual harvest from an >80‑year old parcel; whole‑field blend pressed, fermented and aged ~9 months in French oak (majority new), with lees stirring to build texture before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Quinta Vale D. Maria is a historic Douro estate revitalized by Cristiano van Zeller (acquired 1996). Known for small‑parcela, old‑vine field blends and high‑quality Douro whites and ports.