Product Information
Quinta da Fonte Souto is a new wine project from the Symington family in the exciting Portalegre sub-region of the Alto Alentejo in southern Portugal. It was always going to take something special for them to take their first steps beyond the Douro, and with this stunning property situated at a relatively high altitude within the Serra de São Mamede Natural Park to the east of the hot Alentejo plain, they believe they have found all the conditions they were looking for. This is a long-term project with the objective of putting the unique terroir of this sub-region on the map, for wine lovers in Portugal and elsewhere around the world.
Please drink responsibly: The UK Chief Medical Officers recommend adults do not regularly drink more than 14 units per week
Please drink responsibly: The UK Chief Medical Officers recommend adults do not regularly drink more than 14 units per week
Features
Wine of Portugal, At a Different Pace
Country of origin
Portugal
Storage
Ready to drink but will develop favourably in bottle for a further 2 to 3 years.
Package type
Bottle
Other Information
Origin:
Product of Portugal
Product of Portugal
Allergen Information
Contains Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
Contains Sulphites
Contains Sulphites
Dietary Information
Suitable for vegans
Brand
Symington
Brand details
The Symingtons of Scottish, English and Portuguese descent have been wine producers in northern Portugal since 1882. For 5 generations they have combined their passion for producing fine wines and ports with a deep commitment to the region’s land and people.All Symington vineyards are sustainably managed under a minimum intervention and in 2019 the company became a certified B Corp.
Manufacturer
Produced and bottled by:
Quinta da Fonte Souto, SA,
Portalegre,
Portugal.
Quinta da Fonte Souto, SA,
Portalegre,
Portugal.
Return to Address
Quinta da Fonte Souto, SA,
Portalegre,
Portugal.
SYMINGTON.com
Portalegre,
Portugal.
SYMINGTON.com
History
The Symington Family have been making top quality wines and ports in Portugal since 1882. Today the company is managed by the 4th and 5th generation who carry on the families dedication to producing the best possible wines winning the top awards at all the international competitons. They are one of the Top 50 Most Admired Wine Brands in the World and in 2019 were declared the Most Ethical Drinks Company in the World
Agent
John E Fells & Sons
Grape variety
Verdelho, Arinto
Current vintage
2021
Regional information
Lying on the slopes of the São Mamede Range at an altitude of 500 metres in the Alentejo sub-region of Portalegre, the property benefits from cooler and wetter conditions than the hot Alentejo plain. These wines express the freshness and elegance provided by the altitude, as well as the structure and complexity from the estate's extensive collection of mature, low-yielding vines.
Tasting notes
Wonderfully fresh with citrus and stone fruit flavours along with a great mineral line through the wine. Very moreish
Alcohol by volume
13.5
Producer
Symigton Family Estates
Serving suggestions
Fantastic on its own or served with fish dishes or salads e.g. Chicken Caeser Salad
Vinification details
The hand-picked grapes are taken to the on-site winery. Manual sorting is followed by destemming and gentle crushing after which the grapes are transferred to a pneumatic press for a light pressing. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats at low temperatures in order to conserve the wine's aromatic expression. The start of malolactic fermentation is prevented, thus ensuring the wine's crisp, fresh character.
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