Introducing Quinta da Fonte Souto's Florão Wines - The Essence of Alto Alentejo

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Every glass of Quinta da Fonte Souto's Florão embodies the warmth of the Portuguese sun, the gentle Alto Alentejo breeze, and the vibrant energy of summer! The Florão White 2024 and Florão Red 2021 (SRP $23, line priced) represent the most approachable style of wine from the Symington Family Estates’ Fonte Souto property, made with all the attention to detail of the other estate wines, but with a more youthful profile intended for drinking young. Their freshness, balance and structure clearly identify them as wines born of the unique Fonte Souto terroir.

Quinta da Fonte Souto, nestled at a breezy 1,640 feet within the São Mamede National Park, boasts a unique microclimate that gifts its wines with liveliness and elegance. The Florão range of wines embodies this signature, offering an approachable style without compromising the meticulous care and quality that define the Fonte Souto estate. 

The vineyard represents Symington Family Estates’ first property outside Portugal’s famed Douro region, located in Portalegre, an Alentejo sub-region renowned for wines of superior concentration and minerality. The 511-acre Fonte Souto property, known for its striking chestnut grove, or “souto,” includes 106 acres of mature vineyards. 

Florão White 2024: Bursting with floral notes of orange blossom and honeysuckle alongside zesty citrus, this Arinto and Verdelho blend is the epitome of summer. Aged in stainless steel to preserve its aromatic purity, it delivers an elegant palate with lively acidity and a medley of fruit flavors. The 2024 emphasizes crispness and brightness. It's the perfect companion for picnics and sunny gatherings, bringing pure sunshine to your glass.

Florão Red 2021: A symphony of Alfrocheiro, Aragonez, Alicante Bouschet, Touriga Nacional, and other Portuguese varieties, this vintage presents an elegant profile. Aged for six months in seasoned French oak, it balances aromatic exuberance with fine textures and a distinct coolness. The 2021 highlights a bright and diverse character, aging a large portion of the wine in older oak to emphasize freshness.

You are invited to experience the vibrancy and elegance of Quinta da Fonte Souto's Florão wines.

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