Douro Bianco 'Amon de Kelia' Mateus Nicolau de Almeida 2022

The Douro White 'Amon de Kelia' crafted by Mateus Nicolau de Almeida is a precious oenological expression that transports us to the enchanting region of Douro in Portugal. Its creation is part of the renowned Eremitas line, entirely dedicated to the production of white wines with the Rabigato grape variety. The uniqueness of this wine extends beyond its content to the label, where an iconic image of the Allis Shad, a type of herring, takes center stage. This fish, once capable of ascending the Douro, symbolizes the history of the region.

'Amon de Kelia' Douro White, born from moderately deep soil located at 500 meters above sea level, stands out for its intensity and freshness. The winemaking follows a traditional practice, with grape clusters pressed by foot and refinement in cement tanks. The initial process takes place in an ancient "Calcatórium," a granite tank where the clusters are foot-trodden for three hours before ending up in a vertical press. The juice obtained from this process ferments for seven days, followed by another eight months of aging in cement vats. The spontaneous fermentation and aging impart a unique structure and complexity to the wine.

The sensory characteristics of Eremitas Branco 'Amon de Kelia' are a hymn to the diversity of the terroir. Mateus Nicolau de Almeida's wine, despite being part of a uniformly vinified line, expresses variety and unique information due to different plots. In this case, the moderately deep soil with a microfault of quartz is reflected in the tasting notes, ranging from wet herbs, white pepper, intense fruit, to a mineral background. A perfect combination of freshness and intensity. Ideal to pair with seafood, fish, and white meats, this wine completes its journey from the vineyard to the bottle, bringing with it the distinctive character of the Douro.