QUINTA DA PEDRA & PAÇO DE
PALMEIRA

V I N H O  V E R D E , PORTUGAL

Fladgate Still and Sparkling Wines brings some of the finest and most highly sought after wines from the key wine growing regions in Portugal. Vinho Verde is the largest denomination in Portugal with around 24,000 hectares divided between 9 sub regions. Arguably Portugal’s greatest modern success story, Vinho Verde wine has exploded in popularity, largely thanks to its public image as a fresh, go to sipper and easy-drinking reputation. But as a new generation of sommeliers, retailers, and industry professionals have started to discover, the wines of Vinho Verde are capable of so much more.

Quinta da Pedra
In a nutshell: Quinta da Pedra is one of the most historical properties in the Alto Minho region, dating back to the 17th century. Situated in the heart of Monção and Melgaço (sub regions of Vinho Verde) where Alvarinho excels.

The terroir: The vineyards in this region stretch from the deep valley’s crest to the riverbanks of the Minho and its tributaries. The western mountains shield the vineyards from the fierce winds of the Atlantic Ocean, creating a distinct microclimate in the region. Summers are hot and dry, while winters are cold and wet. With towering mountains to the west dropping to low-altitude river margins, the region works as an amphitheatre for vineyards. The property has 53 hectares, with the highest density (5500 plants per hectare) of the entire Vinho Verde appellation, benefiting from pure granite soils, with gentle slopes for drainage and a southwest exposure for perfect ripeness. The estate is currently dry farmed but will develop a system to retain and store the region’s abundant rainwater to be used in critical moments of the growing season.

Paço de Palmeira
In a nutshell: Located in the middle of two important rivers, near Braga, Paço de Palmeira is one of the most magnificent estates in the Minho region. It was originally built as a residence intended for the leisure of princes, archbishops and the most illustrious aristocracy of the region.
The terroir: Currently with 24 hectares, these vineyards benefit from the unique conditions of the site and rigorous viticulture, producing the best grapes of the native variety Loureiro and creating wines that are immensely expressive and destined for long ageing.

The Vinho Verde ‘personality’: Rather than a style of wine, as commonly assumed, Vinho Verde refers to a specific region of origin. A verdant viticulturally oasis tucked away in the hills of the Minho district in Portugal’s rainy northwest, the area couldn’t be better equipped to produce an astonishingly diverse range of wines.