Quinta da Devesa, 2022 White Wine
GOUVEIO SUPERIOR, Douro White Wine
Bottle size: 75cl
ABV: 13%
Price:
$29.71 USD
Description
The Quinta da Devesa Gouveio Superior 2022 is a distinguished white wine from Portugal’s Douro Valley, made exclusively from the Gouveio grape, a native Portuguese variety known for its fresh and vibrant character. This wine emphasizes the terroir of Quinta da Devesa’s estate, highlighting the grape's full expression and Douro’s unique qualities.
Tasting Notes:
Appearance: Clear, pale yellow with greenish reflections.
Aroma: A delicate bouquet with notes of citrus, green apple, and white flowers, layered with a subtle minerality that reflects the Douro’s schistous soils.
Palate: Fresh and well-structured, with bright acidity that balances the wine’s rounded texture. Flavors of lime, green apple, and a touch of almond lead to a crisp, mineral-driven finish, offering both elegance and complexity.
Pairing Suggestions:
This Gouveio Superior pairs well with seafood, white meats, salads, and light cheeses. It also complements Mediterranean and Asian cuisines, especially dishes with herbs and light spices.
Aging Potential:
Though ready to drink now, the 2022 Gouveio Superior has the potential to develop additional complexity over the next 3–5 years, with mineral and aromatic notes becoming more pronounced.
Overall, Quinta da Devesa’s Gouveio Superior showcases the freshness and depth that Douro white wines can offer, making it an excellent choice for those seeking a refined yet approachable wine from Portugal.
The vineyards at Quinta da Devesa are managed using sustainable agricultural practices, certified in Integrated Production Mode.
Careful selection of the best grapes, with manual harvesting. Destemming, crushing and pressing of all the grapes of the day. Decantation at 10ºC for 48 hours to clarify the must and enhance the aromatic expression of the varieties. Fermentation at controlled temperature in stainless steel at 15ºC/16ºC, for 6 to 10 days.
Condition
new