Quinta de Santa Teresa: new image of the Monólogo range highlights the origin and method of organic production

Located in the Vinhos Verdes region, sub-region of Baião, Quinta de Santa Teresa, owned by the producer A&D Wines, has just launched the 2022 vintage of its range of Monólogo wines with a slightly renewed image. The new labels emphasize the origin of the wines, maintaining the range’s identity. 

 With the aim of highlighting the origin – Quinta de Santa Teresa – but maintaining the identity of the range, the 2022 harvest presents a slightly renewed image with reference to the name of the property and the type of agriculture practiced. «The terroir of our Quintas is special and unique. The idea of slightly changing the image is intended to meet the strategy of reinforcing the origin of our wines and our agricultural and oenological practices», reveals Dialina Azevedo, owner of A&D Wines. 

Produced exclusively from certified organic vineyards, the Monologista range comprises four monovarietal wines: Monologista Sauvignon Blanc, Monólogo Chardonnay, Monólogo Avesso and Monólogo Arinto. 

 In terms of aroma, Monólogo Avesso 2022, produced with the region’s native grape variety, has an expressive profile, with floral aromas, namely white flowers, peppers and a vegetable side. In the mouth it is vibrant, with acidity and minerality in dispute, prevailing notes of stone and some tropical in a set of medium body and persistent finish. 

 The Monologue Arinto 2022 reveals a delicate nose, with notes of green fruit and lemon tree leaf. In the mouth, it has volume and a silky character, in a lively and balanced combination where, in addition to the fruit, notes of wet stone and thyme stand out. 

 With an exquisite profile, the Monólogo Sauvignon Blanc 2022 is a wine that is fresh and has a complex aroma. Exuberant on the nose, it shows a delicate vegetable aspect with notes of asparagus and mint. In the mouth it is expressive and refreshing, with minerality, medium body and good acidity. 

 On the nose of Monologue Chardonnay 2022, the fruity side of the variety stands out with notes of stone fruit, quince and some floral. On the palate it shows volume, with acidity and freshness balancing the round character of the wine.