Quinta da Romeira Morgado de Santa Catherina 2022 White
€ 21.50
Bright lemon in colour with green hints. On the nose, intense notes of stone fruit, ripe lemon and candied orange peel are married with subtle floral notes and toasty nuances from the oak ageing. The palate is broad and textured, balanced by a refreshing acidity that carries the intense flavours onto a long, supple finish.
Food pairing
Delicious with daily dishes
Grapes: Arinto
The vineyards are located 15 miles north-east of Lisbon, the historic Bucelas appellation is protected from the worst of the Atlantic weather systems by hills to the west and benefits from the moderating influence of the wide estuary of the Tagus river to the east. This favourable mesoclimate, combined with clay-limestone soils on rolling hills, provides the perfect growing environment for Portugal’s Arinto grape variety to ripen to perfection - accumulating great intensity of flavour whilst retaining a crisp natural acidity. With 75 hectares planted mainly with Arinto, Quinta da Romeira is purported to be the largest Arinto vineyard in the world.
Grapes were sourced from plots in south-facing vineyards at Quinta da Romeira. Harvested manually with total destemming and soft-crushing carried out at low temperatures. Following fermentation, cold static decanting took place in stainless steel tanks and casks of French oak. The wine was aged for nine months in 225-litre, 500-litre, 1000-litre and 2000-litre French oak casks, which promote the wine's integration with the wood due to lees stirring. After this period, the final blend was made, bottled and aged in the bottle until consumption.
Quinta da Romeira has been producing wines since 1703 and is one of the most prestigious estates in Bucelas, Portugal’s only exclusively white wine appellation. They are believed to have the largest Arinto vineyard in the world, with 75 hectares of vineyard dedicated almost exclusively to the grape, planted on clay-limestone soils. The property was bought by the Guedes family in 2018, who have invested heavily in the estate, improving the viticulture and, as of 2023, putting the talented Luís Cabral de Almeida (of Herdade do Peso fame) in charge of winemaking.
Quinta da Romeira has a remarkable history. During the Peninsula Wars, the Duke of Wellington used the estate as his headquarters, developed a taste for their wines and brought them home to London as an offering to King George IV. They soon gained a following in Britain, with celebrity fans including Charles Dickens and Lord Byron.
Alcoholcontent
14%
Store & Serve
Store in a cool place (around 12ºC)
Serve at 10-11 °C.
Critics & Awards
4,2/5 Vivino (203 ratings)
Region: Lisbõa, Bucelas