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LouCA White 2017
28,90 €
It has a straw yellow colour and a deep, complex and mineral nose. It is a wine of contrasts, textured in the mouth but with great freshness and lightness. Long finish and great ageing potential.
| Producer | Producer: Adega do Monte Branco Oenology: Inês Capão |
| Region | Alentejo |
| Grapes | Arinto and Roupeiro |
| Soil | Soils: Schist and calcareous. |
| Winemaking | 3 different fermentations in Barrels. Two of Arinto and one of Arinto and Roupeiro with skin contact for 8 days. |
| Aging | 12 months in 600L French oak barrels (barrels with 1 and 2 years). |
| Capacity | 750 ml |
| Volume | Alcohol by Volume: 12% |
| Temperature | 10ºC - 12ºC |
| Harmonizations | Oven-roasted fish and codfish dishes. |
| Wine's Awards | 18 Points - Vinho Grandes Escolhas Magazine |
The Adega do Monte Branco is located in Estremoz, Alentejo, where there is the largest concentration of wine producers and has its own natural and climatic characteristics, for the production of excellent wines.
Luís Louro
Born and raised in the Alentejo, Luís developed a strong connection to the land from an early age. After completing his studies and an internship in Sonoma County, it was at the age of 23 that Luís decided to start his own project. In 2004, he became the vintner of Adega do Monte Branco.
Winery and Vineyards
Two different terroirs
In a total of 48 hectares of vineyards, the soils mark the profile of their wines. Limestone soils are deeper and more fertile, originating grapes with greater balance and freshness, combining with schist soils, poor and austere lands, source of concentration and minerality. Each has its own expression, together they complement in every wine of Adega do Monte Branco.
Winery
Adega do Monte Branco is perfectly framed by the surrounding Alentejo landscape. The main building contrasts with an old windmill, creating harmony between the past and the present. The winery was built to be both sustainable and efficient.
Estremoz microclimate
Estremoz is known for the whiteness of its houses, the quality of the local marble stone, and its rich gastronomy, where the wines stand out. Estremoz has a more moderate climate and diverse soils, featuring calcareous and schist. These particular conditions are reflected in balanced, fresh and elegant wines.
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