In the beginning, Jorge and Sandra started with just one ancient vineyard, an old lodge they transformed into a wine cellar, and a love for wines.
Wine & Soul is a prestigious and innovative wine producer based in the Douro Valley, Portugal, a region renowned for its steep vineyards and rich winemaking heritage. Founded by husband-and-wife duo Sandra Tavares da Silva and Jorge Serôdio Borges in 2001, Wine & Soul is dedicated to crafting wines that express the unique terroir of the Douro.
The Douro Valley: A Unique Terroir
The Douro Valley is one of the oldest demarcated wine regions in the world and is famed for both Port and still wines. The region's rugged landscape, with its terraced vineyards and schist soils, provides the perfect conditions for growing high-quality grapes. The challenging terrain requires careful vineyard management, and the resulting wines are known for their intensity, complexity, and longevity.
Manoella White is a remarkable white wine from Wine & Soul, crafted from a blend of traditional Douro grape varieties (Gouveio, Viosinho, Rabigato, Códega do Larinho).
Tasting Notes
Manoella White 2023
Pale straw color. The Manoella Douro Branco 2023 offers a lifted nose of orchard fruit (pear) combined with citrusy and floral notes. The sharp green- apple like acidity gives a refreshing sensation balancing the supple body provided by lees ageing. A lively dry white wine with moderate alcohol (12.5% abv), zesty acid and expressive nose, ideal as a summer apéritif.
Score: 13/20
Manoella White by Wine & Soul is a testament to the potential of the Douro Valley for producing exceptional white wines. Combining traditional grape varieties with meticulous winemaking, this wine embodies the elegance, freshness, and complexity that are hallmarks of Wine & Soul’s philosophy. Whether enjoyed on its own or with a meal, Manoella White offers a sophisticated and refreshing expression of the Douro terroir.
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