Moreish Branco×ColourWhiteTypeStillVintage2023GrapeMaria Gomes, BicalProducerLuís LopesRegion🇵🇹BairradaCharacteristicsBodyMedium - FullSweetnessDryAcidityHighFinishMedium - LongIntensityMid - PronouncedAromas & flavoursCitrusAbout this wineThe Moreish Branco 2023 by Luís Lopes is a captivating white wine that embodies the winemaker's personal quest for spontaneous and delightful creations. Sourced from the Bairrada region of Portugal, this wine stands out due to its unique terroir, including rare blue marl soils for the Pelicular bottling, and innovative winemaking techniques like skin maceration and extended lees aging. Guided by a philosophy of minimal intervention and drawing on Lopes's extensive global experience, the Moreish Branco offers a vibrant, dry profile with high acidity, medium+ body, and a refreshing finish. It's a wine that truly lives up to its name, inviting you back for another sip.Alcohol12.5%Avg. price€31StyleNaturalInteresting factsFact 01The name 'Moreish' signifies something so delicious you want more.Fact 02The Moreish Pelicular bottling utilizes grapes grown on 'marne bleue' (blue marl) soils, a rare soil type also found in Jura, France.Fact 03The Pelicular bottling involves a one-week skin maceration for a white wine, a technique that adds texture and complexity.Fact 04The Moreish Pelicular 2023 received 92 points from Robert Parker, and the Moreish Bical 2023 received 93 points.Fact 05Production volumes are typically very small, often under 1,000 bottles for certain bottlings.Fact 01The name 'Moreish' signifies something so delicious you want more.CloseFood pairingRead moreThe high acidity and citrus freshness of the Moreish Branco cut through richness and cleanse the palate, making it ideal for seafood and lighter dishes. Its minerality complements the briny notes of oysters and scallops, while its body can stand up to slightly richer elements like goat cheese or the spices in a vegetable curry.Wine making processThe winemaking for Moreish Branco is a meticulous yet hands-off process, reflecting Luís Lopes's commitment to natural expression. Key techniques include spontaneous fermentation, with the Pelicular bottling featuring a unique one-week skin maceration. Aging varies, with used barrels for Pelicular and extended 'sur lie' aging for Bical, both contributing to the wine's depth and texture. This minimal intervention approach, coupled with sustainable and organic vineyard practices, allows the distinct terroir and varietal characteristics to shine through, resulting in a wine that is both complex and remarkably pure.Download Swirl for free
