Muros Antigos Escolha

Muros Antigos Escolha is made from a

selection of three excellent white grape

varieties: Alvarinho, Loureiro and Avesso.

The grape variety Alvarinho cames from

the sub-region of Monção and Melgaço.

Due to the strategic location of the

sub-region, there are ideal conditions for

the perfect ripening of the grapes. The

presence of Alvarinho in Muros Antigos

Escolha provides structure and body.

The Loureiro grape variety is located in

our vineyards in the Lima sub-region with

granitic soils, deep and poor in organic

matter. Due to the Atlantic influence of

this region, the freshness and salinity are

well present as well as the floral perfume

typical of the grape variety.

Regarding Avesso grape variety from the

in Baião region, in the border between

the continental climate of the Douro Valley

and the maritime influence of Douro

Litoral. The soils are dry and poor, granitic

sandy loam soils. These characteristics

will produce a wine with an acidity and

minerality unique, from which we single

out a profound balance between acidity,

minerality and alcohol content which will

deeply improve Muros Antigos Escolha.

Vinification

Handpicked grapes into small boxes and

carried to the winery in a short period of

time. Pressing of the whole de-stemmed

grape. Cold clarification for 48-72h. Long

fermentation at low temperatures of 14-

18ºC. Minimum 3 month ageing on fine

lees with regular bâtonnage.

Tasting notes

Citrus and fruity aromas present, sweet

citrus fruits like tangerine and green apple.

On the palate it’s fresh and full of

minerality, the acidity provides body and

structure. The finish is long and persistent

conveying character.