Symington - Quinta Da Fonte Souto Alentejo Branco 2017

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2019

Producer	Symington
Country	Portugal
Region	Alentejano
Varietal	Other Whites
Vintage	2017
Sku	P-28404

 

About the Winery:

This is the Symington family’s first property outside the Douro region. Quinta da Fonte Souto is in the Portalegre subregion of the Alto Alentejo in southern Portugal. Close to the São Mamede range, the property benefits from the area’s altitude with its cooler microclimate in sharp contrast to the Alentejo region’s typically hot and dry conditions. Yields are low due to the schist and granite soils, which are less fertile than those found in the flat and rolling terrain which characterizes the majority of the Alentejo. There are 207 hectares on the property, of which 43 are planted with vines. The principal grape varieties are Aragonês, Alfrocheiro, Trincadeira, Alicante Bouschet, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon. The property has a substantial chestnut grove, from which its name is derived — ‘souto’ refers to a wooded area planted with chestnut trees. Furthermore, the property has a large forested area amounting to 100 hectares, a third of which is covered with cork oaks, very much a feature of the Alentejo landscape.

About the Wine:

The hand-picked grapes are placed in small, shallow boxes and 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 begins in stainless steel vats but immediately after alcoholic fermentation commences, part of the must is transferred to 500-litre French oak barrels (this higher capacity minimizes the impact of the wood on the aromatic component). The must is left in contact with the lees with frequent bâtonnage (stirring the lees) in order to encourage complexity and structure and that balance very well with its good acidity. When first poured, Luminous pale straw-golden hues shine throughout the glass. With expressive aromas of honeysuckle and soft butterscotch notes tingling the senses, on the palate, the fruit is crisp and focused with succulent flavours of white plum and citrus tones in the background. The seamless barrel integration is mirrored in the delicate touch of vanilla. Harmonious and charming, revealing good character.