Morgado do Quintão Palhete 2024

Palhete 2024 from Morgado do Quintão is a contemporary and deeply Algarvian interpretation of a historic style, in which red and white grapes coexist within the same wine. Produced from Negra Mole and Crato Branco (Roupeiro), it clearly expresses Atlantic freshness, coastal soils, and the natural elegance that define this benchmark project in the Algarve. An organic, precise, and gastronomic wine, crafted by Joana Maçanita.

Vinification

The grapes are hand-harvested from selected parcels and undergo direct pressing, with partial skin contact.
No SO₂ is added until the end of fermentation, allowing the wine to reveal its purest expression.
Fermentation is spontaneous, in stainless steel with temperature control, followed by 7 months of aging on fine lees, adding texture and complexity without sacrificing tension or freshness.

Grape Varieties

Negra Mole
Crato Branco (Roupeiro)

Region

Vinho Regional Algarve

Tasting Notes

Delicate, luminous salmon color. On the nose, fresh fruit combined with a subtle mineral note, evoking sea breeze and coastal soils. On the palate, it is vibrant, precise, and beautifully balanced, with lively acidity supporting the fruit and leading to a clean, fresh, and distinctly fruit-driven finish.

Pairings

A versatile and elegant wine at the table:

• sushi and sashimi

• delicately prepared pink-fleshed fish

• fresh salads and light summer dishes

Service

Temperature: 8–12 °C
Glass: medium-sized white wine glass, slightly closed to preserve freshness

Technical Sheet

Producer: Morgado do Quintão
Winemaker: Joana Maçanita
Wine: Palhete
Vintage: 2024
Classification: Vinho Regional Algarve
Grape varieties: Negra Mole, Crato Branco (Roupeiro)
Viticulture: Organic
Harvest: Manual
Fermentation: Spontaneous, in stainless steel with temperature control
Fermentation temperature: 14 °C
Skin contact: Partial
Malolactic fermentation: No
Aging: 7 months on fine lees
Alcohol: 12% vol.
Residual sugar: 1.6 g/L
Total acidity: 6.22 g/L
Production: 6,600 bottles (0.75 L)
Release date: March 2025