This project, located in the Baião subregion of Vinho Verde, Portugal, is centered around the Douro Valley. It commenced with a family-owned vineyard, Casa do Arrabalde (5 hectares), along with another property called Quinta dos Espinhosos (7 hectares). Their vineyard collection expanded significantly with the acquisition of the larger Quinta de Santa Teresa, adding an impressive 33 hectares, culminating in a total of 45 hectares with organic certification.
The winery emphasizes oenotourism, showcasing their commitment to traditional practices, which includes fermentations solely with indigenous yeasts.
Notable Wines:
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Casa do Arrabalde 2024 Vinho Verde: A harmonious blend of Avesso, Alvarinho, and Arinto, sourced from vineyards at an elevation of 550 m. It presents fresh and supple characteristics, characterized by a strong mineral edge and textured citrus fruit, earning a score of 92/100.
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Quinta de Santa Teresa Monólogo Santa Teresa Avesso 2024: This wine is bright, linear, and has a beautiful texture, showcasing citrus and pear fruit with a captivating crystalline quality. It received a rating of 93/100.
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Quinta de Santa Teresa Monólogo Santa Teresa Arinto 2024: Noted for its freshness and purity, this wine is slightly salty with lemon tones, balanced with lovely texture, also scoring 93/100.
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Quinta de Santa Teresa Singular 2024: A complex blend featuring Avesso, Arinto, Alvarinho, and Malvasia Fina, with 10% aged in oak. This wine is lively, offering bright lemony fruit and ripe pear. Its dynamic range and freshness earned it a score of 93/100.
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Quinta de Santa Teresa Avesso 2024: This wine stands out with its bright, pure citrus fruit and good concentration. It expresses mineral-laden citrus notes and saline details, achieving a remarkable 94/100.
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Quinta de Santa Teresa Esculpido Avesso Vinhas Velhas 2023: Crafted from old vines and partially aged in new oak, it offers a powerful and layered experience, supporting lively lemony fruit with fresh concentration, earning a 92/100 rating.
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Quinta de Santa Teresa Rosé 2024: Composed of 90% Touriga Nacional and 10% Vinhão, this wine features textured layers of red cherry and strawberry, alongside bright yet well-textured aromas, scoring 92/100.
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Quinta de Santa Teresa Avesso Curtimenta 2023: Fermented on the skins for two weeks, this lively wine displays citrus and peach flavors with zippy acidity, good structure, and energy, rated at 93/100.
For more information, visit their website: A&D Wines.