João Portugal Ramos strengthens its presence in Vinho Verde

João Portugal Ramos has just launched the new Vinhas do Cardido 2024, a Vinho Verde DOC that marks another stage in the consolidation of its presence in the Vinho Verde region, particularly in the Lima Valley. The new white, which combines the Loureiro and Alvarinho grape varieties, represents the first harvest vinified in the cellar of the historic Paço do Cardido, with whom the producer established a partnership in 2024.
Produced from grapes harvested by hand on the slopes of Paço do Cardido, overlooking the River Lima, Vinhas do Cardido expresses the particularities of the local microclimate and granite soils. The Loureiro ferments and ages in stainless steel, while the Alvarinho is aged in cement vats. Both lots remain in contact with fine lees, in a vinification designed to emphasise the complexity, structure and natural freshness of the wine.
In the glass, the new white reveals an aromatic profile characterised by notes of orange blossom, citrus freshness and a strong minerality. In the mouth, it stands out for its elegance and persistence, making it a versatile and gastronomic proposal, ideal for warmer days.
The commitment to the Vinho Verde region dates back to 2010, but has been given a new lease of life with the partnership signed this year with Paço do Cardido, a place with a strong agricultural and wine tradition in Ponte de Lima.