Quinta da Fonte SoutoFlorão White 2022

Product code: 16577
£14.45 inc VAT
Country
Country: Portugal
Region
Region: Alentejo
Type
Alcohol
Alcohol: 13.6%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Charles Symington, Pedro Correia and José Daniel Soares
Grape: 50% Arinto, 50% Verdelho
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Country
Country: Portugal
Region
Region: Alentejo
Type
Alcohol
Alcohol: 13.6%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Charles Symington, Pedro Correia and José Daniel Soares
Grape: 50% Arinto, 50% Verdelho

Product Notes

Quinta da Fonte Souto Florão White wine is an elegant and sophisticated Portuguese offering. This vibrant white wine dazzles with distinct floral notes and lively acidity. The palate spotlights citrus fruits coupled with pleasing mineral undertones. A blend of Arinto and Verdelho grapes offers complexity, richness and an invigorating freshness. The finish lingers with a delightful harmony of fruit and acidity. Aged skillfully in French oak barrels, Quinta da Fonte Souto Florão White wine delivers a captivating layer of warmth, enhancing the pronounced fruity characteristics. An exquisite wine, it pairs wonderfully with fish, seafood or poultry dishes.

Tasting Notes

Aromas of white fruits, with apricots and pineapple coming to the fore and traces of tropical fruit. Very fresh on the palate, revealing fine acidity that highlights some minerality. Good volume on the palate with a sumptuous quality in perfect balance with the vitality provided by the precise acidity

About the Winery

Quinta da Fonte Souto

Quinta da Fonte Souto is an illustrious Portuguese winery, nestled in the luxurious landscape of the Serra de São Mamede mountain range in the Alentejo region. The abundant bounty of the land is credited for the myriad of flavours concocted by this celebrated winery.

Established amidst a tale of serenity and natural magnificence, Quinta da Fonte Souto spans across 207 hectares, from which 42 hectares are dedicated solely to the cultivation of vines. Lured by the region's promising ecological conditions, Symington Family Estates – esteemed for their long standing association with premium wines – acquired this winery in 2017.

Delving beyond the charming vistas the vineyard presents, Quinta da Fonte Souto boasts a unique terroir marked by its peculiar microclimate and diverse soil composition, setting it apart from the typical characteristics associated with Alentejo. This distinctive soil, combined with the region’s intrinsic freshness, encourages the fruit to ripen gradually, resulting in an optimal harmony of acids and sugars. It is this special amalgamation that plays into the impeccable taste and structure of Quinta da Fonte Souto wines.

The winery produces world-class wines imbued with elegance, finesse, and a persuasive richness. Quinta da Fonte Souto's wide-ranging portfolio includes favourites like white wines made from Arinto and Verdelho grape varieties, and red wines made from Alicante Bouschet, Syrah, Alfrocheiro and others,

A visit to Quinta da Fonte Souto is an engaging journey of tasting acclaimed wines and engaging in the artistry of winemaking. Its enthralling old-world charm combined with modern winemaking technology, is a sight to behold: awakening an awe-inspiring window into the world of deterministic wine cultivation.

From the attentive care in the vineyards, to the thoughtful craftsmanship in the wine cellars, Quinta da Fonte Souto is a testament to the Symington family’s passion for wine and their enduring commitment to preserving the grandeur of the vineyards. Whether you’re a wine enthusiast or a casual taster, Quinta da Fonto Souto promises a memorable indulgence in the captivating world of wine craftsmanship.

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