"What you'll notice is a lively wine with fruit that's enhanced by lovely acidity. It's fresh, youthful, and energetic. It's a perfect summer white to sip on a patio on a hot day. It's very well made and offers great value. In its youth, it excels. This is exactly what you’re looking for in a summer white. Drink it very young, regardless of its theoretical aging potential.” (Wine Advocate 2020)
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Eye
Pale yellow color
Nose
Tropical and citrusy
Palate
Fresh and elegant with pronounced fruitiness, a fine example of the appellation
Serve
At 10-12°C
High point
2021-2022
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with a plate of oysters, a spring salad, as an appetizer, or with Asian cuisine...
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2020 guide) 87/100 (Very good wine)
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
The 2019 Branco is a blend of 40% Arinto, 20% Alvarinho, 15% Azal and Avesso, and 10% Lourieiro. It is dry (2.2 grams of residual sugar and 6.3 grams of total acidity, with a pH lower than last year’s 3.12) and unaged in oak. There is just a touch of added carbonation and 12.9% alcohol. However, you won’t really notice the effervescence. What you will notice is a lively wine with fruit that is enhanced by lovely acidity. It is vibrant, youthful, and energetic. It’s a perfect summer white to sip on a terrace on a hot day. It’s very well made and offers great value. In its youth, it really shines. That’s exactly what you’re looking for in a summer white. Drink it very young, regardless of its theoretical aging potential.