Quinta de Azevedo Alvarinho Escolha Single Estate 2024

Quinta de Azevedo is a historic Minho estate, with 34 hectares of vineyards planted with indigenous varieties that produce elegant white wines with a sense of place. Located in the north of the country, near the Cávado River, the Quinta can trace its origins back to the foundation of Portugal in the 12th century. It was acquired by the Guedes family in 1982, who have renovated the property to preserve its original charm while also embracing a modern approach to viticulture and winemaking.

The Alvarinho Escolha and Loureiro Escolha are fermented in stainless steel, with 15% of each blend aged in used French oak barrels for six months. This results in lovely freshness and varietal character, coupled with a creamy texture. The Alvarinho is characterised by vibrant aromas of yellow peach and apricot, while the Loureiro has bright notes of passion fruit, mango, grapefruit and lemon peel.

Diogo Sepúlveda pronounced 2024 in Minho to be a “great, highly promising year”, producing concentrated wines with “an excellent balance between freshness and elegance”. He describes the Alvarinho grapes as having “good sweetness, good freshness”.