2021 Quinta da Fonte Souto Taifa white

Taifa is the result of carefully choosing older plots of the Arinto variety and bringing forward the harvest date to ensure greater acidity. It was aged for 11 months in new French and Hungarian oak barrels, seeking a harmonious bond with the new wood and giving the wine longevity.

It has a seductive and charming fragrance of honeysuckle, complemented by notes of iodine, salt and some hints of vanilla. Hints of flint and light toast add dimension to the sumptuous aromatic range. In the mouth, the rich texture provides creamy apricot and quince flavours and subtle hints of honey, all impeccably balanced by citric acidity. It's a complex and sophisticated wine that promises an excellent evolution in the bottle.

Quinta da Fonte Souto is the first property acquired by the Symington family beyond the Douro. Located in the sub-region of Portalegre in the Alto Alentejo, close to the Serra de São Mamede, the estate benefits from altitude and a cool microclimate, however, due to the schist and granite soils, yields are low, enabling the production of more concentrated and fresher wines.

With about 207 hectares, of which 43 are vineyards, the property is not only focused on the planting of vines for wine production but also has a substantial area of chestnut trees, from which the name "souto" (chestnut grove) derives.

The first wines from Quinta da Fonte Soute, were launched in 2019 and immediately made success. A Douro oenology adapted to the Alentejo privilege.