Areal - Quinta da Pousada
Quinta da Pousada is a small winery run by winemaker Josè Areal and located in the north of Portugal, particularly in the sub-region of Ave, included in the historical area of Minho. This territory is known worldwide for the production of the typical Vinho Verde, which winemaker Josè Areal has shown he can interpret with style and character, especially starting from Arinto and Alvarinho grapes, receiving international recognition.
The Quinta da Pousada winery consists of a 15-hectare estate, of which 6 are cultivated with vineyards, and the historic manor house. The presence of the Ave River, the lush and green natural context, and, above all, the climatic influence of the Atlantic Ocean define a unique territory in the world, extremely suited for viticulture. In the winery, the use of the most modern technologies is functional to safeguarding the typicality and characteristics of the grapes. The winemaking process aims, in particular, to enhance the freshness of the indigenous varieties and the saline minerality of the soils.the Ave valley. Generally, destemming of the grapes is planned, a very brief maceration, soft pressing, and fermentation of the must in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. This gives rise to clear, fresh, and mineral expressions of the territory, capable of best representing the indigenous type of Vinho Verde.
The Areal wines are the result of a small production of high quality. They have a fresh, dynamic, and youthful character, born from the perfect fusion of a microclimate characterized by oceanic breezes, mild temperatures, clay soils composed of granitic sands, and rigorous and competent human work in the vineyard and winery. Delicate and pleasant marine-influenced saline crystals integrate with the juicy substance of the fruit in a balanced, lean, and pleasant tasting experience, a perfect accompaniment to tapas, appetizers, and aperitifs, but also to vegetables, white meats, and delicate fish dishes.
Quinta da Pousada is a small winery run by winemaker Josè Areal and located in the north of Portugal, particularly in the sub-region of Ave, included in the historical area of Minho. This territory is known worldwide for the production of the typical Vinho Verde, which winemaker Josè Areal has shown he can interpret with style and character, especially starting from Arinto and Alvarinho grapes, receiving international recognition.
The Quinta da Pousada winery consists of a 15-hectare estate, of which 6 are cultivated with vineyards, and the historic manor house. The presence of the Ave River, the lush and green natural context, and, above all, the climatic influence of the Atlantic Ocean define a unique territory in the world, extremely suited for viticulture. In the winery, the use of the most modern technologies is functional to safeguarding the typicality and characteristics of the grapes. The winemaking process aims, in particular, to enhance the freshness of the indigenous varieties and the saline minerality of the soils.the Ave valley. Generally, destemming of the grapes is planned, a very brief maceration, soft pressing, and fermentation of the must in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. This gives rise to clear, fresh, and mineral expressions of the territory, capable of best representing the indigenous type of Vinho Verde.
The Areal wines are the result of a small production of high quality. They have a fresh, dynamic, and youthful character, born from the perfect fusion of a microclimate characterized by oceanic breezes, mild temperatures, clay soils composed of granitic sands, and rigorous and competent human work in the vineyard and winery. Delicate and pleasant marine-influenced saline crystals integrate with the juicy substance of the fruit in a balanced, lean, and pleasant tasting experience, a perfect accompaniment to tapas, appetizers, and aperitifs, but also to vegetables, white meats, and delicate fish dishes.
