Maria Mansa
White

年份的天气条件

The viticultural year began with a fairly wet winter followed by mild temperatures leading into spring. These two conditions led to an early budburst in March. April provided us with regular rainy spells that positively replenished the soil water reserves.

Flowering occurred quite early in the beginning of May that led us to expect an early harvest. June was a difficult month, very hot and humid, where regular thunderstorms and hail affected the region. Quinta do Noval was thankfully spared from that inclement weather.
July's mild weather started to shape the character of this harvest because it contrasted completely to last year's record setting temperatures during the same month. The mild conditions continued into August and led to a slow homogeneous ripening of the grapes and noticeably less dehydration than in 2020.

We harvested our white grapes from 24th to 27th August. The first wines made showed intense fruitiness and crispy acidity.
Overall it can be said that the average quality of the wines made is reasonably good throughout. The dry whites are very promising, with a brilliant colour and a nice mineral structure in the mouth.