AdegaMãe
Vinhas Velhas
2022
About this winery
Raised by the Alves family, founder of Riberalves Group, AdegaMãe is born as a tribute from the men to the family’s matriarch, Manuela Alves. At the same time, it serves as an inspiration to a place of birth and creation, in which the intention is to enhance the best grapes and to create the finest wines. AdegaMãe comes from the junction of the words adega, meaning cellar in Portuguese and mãe which means mother. North from Lisbon and just a step away from the ocean, AdegaMãe brings out...
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Product notes
The vineyard is located at Ventosa, Torres Vedras in Portugal. Atlantic climate and limestone soil.
Production notes
Manual harvest and slight crushing. Static cold decanting for 48h. Fermentation in cement egg at a controlled temperature for 20 days, aging in the egg under fine lees for 10 months.
Tasting notes
Appealing golden straw colour. Floral aroma, white fruit and a gunpowder note that contributes to its aromatic richness. Dry wine, with a fresh acidity, good texture on the palate with several layers of complexity, resulting in a rich and balanced finish.