Materramenta

Biscoitos 2024

Materramenta was the nickname of the area's first owner. In his honor, Luís named his wines after him. It is a unique wine from the small wine region of Biscoitos.

Glass White wine glass

Grapes Verdelho (60%) & Arinto dos Açores (40%)

Flavors Citrus (zest), green apple, samphire & stone fruit

Serve 8 to 10 degrees Celsius

Appellation Biscoitos, Ilha da Terceira, Açores, Portugal

Food Seafood, ceviche, and white fish

Alcohol 12.00%

Winemakers Constantine Ramos & Luis Vasco Cunha

Background Luís Vasco Cunha took over his family's vineyards on the Azorean island of Terceira as a hobby. He named the new project after the island's first inhabitant. Luís, who has multiple businesses in the Azores, wanted to be more involved with his homeland and the local producers and traditions.

Vineyards The vineyards in the Biscoitos wine region on Terceira island are characterized by their volcanic soil. The sea has a major influence on the vineyards. The vineyards are surrounded by stacked magma stones, the so-called 'curraletas'.

Vinification

Acidity 6.9 grams per liter

PH value 3.50