The best Vinho Verdes are usually made with Loureiro and Alvarinho (Loureiro, Alvarinho, Arinto). Pale yellow color with green shades. Green, fresh impressions jump out of the glass. Vibrant and tight mouth feeling. Green apple, a nice touch of citrus and hints of cranberries accompanied by delicious mineral tones. Light but persistent finish leaving a very pure pallet.
Seafood and shellfish dishes, white meat, salads with chicken and Asian preparations.
- climate
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The Vinho Verde region is situated between the Douro and Minho rivers. It is fairly cool and there is quite a lot of rain, which makes it the greenest region of Portugal. The Atlantic Ocean plays a major role in this.
- soil
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Poor sandy and loamy soils with granite in depth.
- vinification
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Hand picked harvest. The grapes are first chilled and gently pressed. The liquid is kept cool at 10 ° C and stored on its lees for 48 hours. Fermentation takes place on stainless steel tanks. After that, the wine rests and matures for 6 months.