{"product_id":"encostas-do-lima-granite-2021-750ml","title":"Encostas do Lima Granite 2024 750ml","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEncostas do Lima is produced by the Adega Ponte de Lima. The Adega Ponte de Lima was founded in 1959. As its name suggests, it is located in beautiful Ponte de Lima; the oldest town in Portugal, characterized by its Roman bridge and medieval towers. This cooperative is based in the sub-region of Lima, one of the nine sub-regions of the Demarcated Region of Vinho Verde at northwest of Portugal (the largest demarcated wine region in Portugal). Here the soils are mostly granitic and schist, and the vineyards are favorably influenced by the close proximity to the Atlantic ocean. Grapes grown are: Alvarinho, Rabigato, Loureiro, Batoca, Trajadura, Avesso, Pederña, Azal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Adega represents around 2,000 growers, and has a capacity of  around 11.5 million liters. In 1998, the Adega de Ponte de Lima obtained Quality Certification to NP EN ISO 9001, from APCER – the Portuguese Certification Association, becoming the first wine cooperative in the country to obtain this certification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAmong white wines, Loureiro variety has particular importance, due to its magnificent adaption to the terroir of the Lima Valley, – its birth place – making wines highly appreciated for their aroma and for their organoleptic qualities. Among the red wines, Vinha?o stands out. The Vinha?o identifies itself by its unmistakable aroma red fruits and berries and for its exquisite taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAdega Ponte de Lima is proud to be a female-led business: the CEO, upper level and many winegrowing positions are held by women.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis special project from the Adega Ponte de Lima highlights the diverse soils of the Vinho Verde region. Made from 100% Loureiro grapes, both the Granite and Schist varieties boast a crisp acidity and expressive minerality.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe vineyards are 12.40 miles apart. Elevation is 70-190 meters above Sea Level (both locations), Slope at both locations 25-30 %.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGranite Soil comes from the North Bank of the Lima Vineyard (Northern Portugal).\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLima Vinho Verde Granite displays intense floral aromas with great freshness and more accentuated minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Encostas do Lima","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43640554848480,"sku":"113085","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/products\/encostas-do-lima-granite_1.jpg?v=1667843799","url":"https:\/\/www.mywineconnection.com\/products\/encostas-do-lima-granite-2021-750ml","provider":"My Wine Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}