Quinta de Monforte Padeiro 2022 Red Wine

Discover the elegance of the Quinta de Monforte Superior Padeiro is a distinctive and refined red Vinho Verde made from 100% Padeiro de Basto grapes grown on the sun-exposed terraces of Penafiel. This varietal is fermented in stainless steel and then aged for 12 months in 500 L French oak barrels, creating a wine with balanced structure and genuine character. The limited production (just ~700 bottles) highlights its artisanal and premium nature

On the nose, Quinta de Monforte Padeiro Red Wine offers a captivating bouquet of apricot, white flowers, grapefruit zest, and a delicate vegetal note complemented by subtle oak toast. The palate is fresh and mineral, with a discreet greasiness, medium body, soft yet present tannins, and mouthcoating texture, finishing with clear fruit and pleasant persistence. A gastronomic red, it pairs beautifully with grilled meats, hearty stews, or regional cheese boards. Scoring 17.5 pts by Vinhos Grandes Escolhas, it redefines expectations of red wines from Vinho Verde