The wines from Quinta Nova's Pomares series owe their name to the orchards surrounding the Pomares vineyards. Pomares means "fruit orchards" in Portuguese. This Pomares Douro is made from three lesser-known but truly Portuguese grapes: Gouveio, Rabigato, and Viosinho. The climate in which these grapes grow is ideal. Winters are often cold and wet, allowing the soil to absorb plenty of moisture for the summer. This is essential, as the summers are incredibly hot and dry. Because the old, well-rooted vines can easily draw sufficient moisture from the soil. After a calm growing season, the winemaker of Pomares wines signals the start of the hand harvest. Each bunch is carefully assessed to determine whether it is good enough for this white Portuguese wine. Quinta Nova attaches great importance to the quality of its wines. After the harvest, the different varieties are pressed separately and fermented, after which the final, magnificent blend is created. For a perfect finish, part of this white wine is aged for 4 months in French oak barrels.
Fortunately, we're now only a few steps away from savoring this Portuguese white wine. We carefully uncork the bottle. Delightful aromas are already emerging. Pouring the wine into the glass reveals a beautiful lemon-yellow color. On the nose, we noted aromas of apricot, gooseberry, white herbs, a pleasant minerality, and a light touch of oak. The palate is full and rich with hints of yellow fruit, gooseberry, and a touch of citrus at the finish. A bit of everything, really. This makes this white wine perfectly balanced with a pleasant body!
