Commercial Proposal

Herdade de
Ares de Medeiros White 2014
MEDEIROS
VITICULTURE
Climate
Continental-Mediterranean’, characterized by a low-rainfall, semi-arid growing season and high
daytime temperatures. Good summer and pre-harvest thermal amplitude.
Soil characteristics
Magnesian sedimentary loam soils, ranging from sandy-loam to clay-loam with marked horizons.
Many areas comprise soils with laminar clay-schist-like characteristics. Whilst very low in organic
matter, the acidic, or slightly acid soils have average fertility and a high water retention capacity.
Vineyard Area
Grape Varieties
Relief and Row orientation
Planting Density
Vine Training
Irrigation
7,6 hectares
Arinto (55%); Viognier (23%); Verdelho (22%)
L i g h t l y undulating, predominantly WSW – ENE
rows.
2.7m x 1m
Unilateral cordon
Irrigated as per stringently controlled requirements
and in accordance with quality parameters.
All vineyard is organic orientated and cultural practices are strictly adapted to each variety and plot,
with the aim of producing of the best quality fruit. Each plant is individually inspected to ensure that
production does not exceed a specified limit per plant. At harvest time, the crop is carefully selected
and transported in small 20 Kg trays to the winery.
Winemaking Process
Grapes are hand-picked;
Produced from the best “free-run” juice of selected Arinto, Viognier and Verdelho grapes.
Fermentation temperatures were carefully controlled to preserve varietals aromas.
Label
Tasting Notes
Distinct colour with tones of green on gold, and exuberant citric aromas. The rich fruit pallet and
balanced acidity completes this fine and elegant wine.
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Tahora - Produção de Vinhos e Azeites Virgens, Lda.
Herdade de Medeiros, Caixa Postal 130 - 7830-909 Serpa NIPC: 507789105
Tel:+351 21 924 2476 / +351 91 424 0320 Fax: +351 21 924 4019
http://www.medeiros.com.pt/
Herdade de
Ares de Medeiros White 2014
MEDEIROS
DISTINCTIONS GRANTED TO A PRODUCT
Product
Vintage
Score, stars, rating
Name, number & date of publication or competition
Medeiros Vinho Regional Alentejano Red
2006
Silver Medal
Medeiros Vinho Regional Alentejano Red
2008
Comended
Decanter
Medeiros Vinho Regional Alentejano Red
2009
Bronze Medal
Decanter
Medeiros Vinho Regional Alentejano Red
2009
4 stars
Medeiros Vinho Regional Alentejano Red
2009
Medeiros Vinho Regional Alentejano Red
2009
Best Red Wine
Medeiros Vinho Regional Alentejano Reserva Red
2010
4 stars
“Guia de Vinhos 2014”, João Paulo Martins
Medeiros Vinho Regional Alentejano Red
2011
4 stars
“Guia de Vinhos 2014”, João Paulo Martins
Medeiros Vinho Regional Alentejano Reserva Red
2011
91
Wine Enthusiast
Medeiros Vinho Regional Alentejano Red
2010
90 (Editors' Choice)
Wine Enthusiast
Ares de Medeiros Vinho Regional Alentejano Red
2012
87 (Best Buy)
Wine Enthusiast
Medeiros Vinho Regional Alentejano White
2013
87
Wine Enthusiast
Medeiros Vinho Regional Alentejano White
2014
Bronze Medal
International Wine Challenge 2009, Canton, China
winecurrent.com, March 31, 2012
Doug Frost Top 50 Great Portuguese Wines 2012
International Wine Challenge 2011, Canton, China
International Wine Challenge 2015
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Tahora - Produção de Vinhos e Azeites Virgens, Lda.
Herdade de Medeiros, Caixa Postal 130 - 7830-909 Serpa NIPC: 507789105
Tel:+351 21 924 2476 / +351 91 424 0320 Fax: +351 21 924 4019
http://www.medeiros.com.pt/