Quinta do Ameal was acquired last October by Esporão. Marketing and will be imported into the U.S. by Esporao’s Now Wine Imports unit, based in Livingston, N.J., which was established in 2017. The Esporão portfolio is currently available in 21 states, set to expand to 25 by January 1, 2021 with the additions of Illinois, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Wisconsin.
Quinta do Ameal’s U.S. arrival coincides with the stateside debut of a new wine under the Esporão umbrella label. Bico Amarelo (“Yellow Beak”) is a blend of 40% Loureiro grapes from Quinta do Ameal, rounded out by 30% each of Alvarinho and Avesso sourced from nearby growers. Starting with the 2019 vintage, Bico Amarelo will debut with an SRP of $12.