MUROS ANTIGOS

Denomination
DOC Vinho Verde
Varieties
Alvarinho, Loureiro,
Avesso
Production
120.000 bottles
Alcohol
12,5% vol. Total acidity
6,8 g/L
Acceptable storage
5 years Vinification Minimum 3 months ageing on fine
lees with regular bâtonnage

Muros Antigos Escolha is made from a selection of three excellent white grape varieties: Alvarinho, Loureiro and Avesso.
The grape variety Alvarinho cames from the sub-region of Monção and Melgaço.
Due to the strategic location of the sub-region, there are ideal conditions for the perfect ripening of the grapes. The presence of Alvarinho in Muros Antigos Escolha provides structure and body.
The Loureiro grape variety is located in our vineyards in the Lima sub-region with granitic soils, deep and poor in organic matter. Due to the Atlantic influence of this region, the freshness and salinity are
well present as well as the floral perfume typical of the grape variety.
Regarding Avesso grape variety from the in Baião region, in the border between the continental climate of the Douro Valley and the maritime influence of Douro Litoral. The soils are dry and poor, granitic
sandy loam soils. These characteristics will produce a wine with an acidity and minerality unique, from which we single out a profound balance between acidity, minerality and alcohol content which will
deeply improve Muros Antigos Escolha.
Vinification
Handpicked grapes into small boxes and
carried to the winery in a short period of
time. Pressing of the whole de-stemmed
grape. Cold clarification for 48-72h. Long
fermentation at low temperatures of 14-
18ºC. Minimum 3 month ageing on fine
lees with regular bâtonnage.
Tasting notes
Citrus and fruity aromas present, sweet
citrus fruits like tangerine and green ap-
ple. On the palate it’s fresh and full of
minerality, the acidity provides body and
structure. The finish is long and persistent