Vinho Verde, Northern Portugal, PortugalThe 150ha estate has been owned by the Guedes family since the 15th Century, and viticulture has been practiced here for 5 generations, dating back to the 1870s. This is a blend of well-known grapes from the region, loureiro, trajadura and alvarinho, aged in stainless on the fine lees, granting both freshness and added creaminess on the palate. Dry, fresh and bright, with red and yellow apple, peach blossom, ripe cantaloupe, orange oil and a spiced lime pith finish. Pour with white fish and shellfish.Tasted: 13 December 2014Tasted by: Prices:
Vinho Verde, Northern Portugal, PortugalVinho Verde is the antidote to the moscato and sweet rosé craze. Fresh and alive with a hint of spritz you can revel in it ethereal floral, citrus, green apple and green peach nose. On the palate it's delicate, watery, juicy style sports apple, nectarine, grassy, floral, lime flavours. A respite from all things heavy this juicy, stylish white is tailor made for summer seafood and salads. Solid value here.Tasted: 20 April 2013Tasted by: Prices: