Aveleda Casal Garcia Vinho Verde NV

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Vinho Verde, Northern Portugal, PortugalThe Vinho Verde selection has never been robust in BC, but some wine brands, such as this Casal Garcia label, have persisted for decades. As spring approaches, this is a wine you can add to your repertoire and enjoy all season as the weather warms up. A slight frizzante note energizes the palate, along with its fresh citrus blossom and green apple. The almost watery attack is equally fresh, with light lemon, lees, quince, and green apple that delight. The price is a bargain, and for now, it is on sale for $12.99. Think sushi, fish tacos, vegetarian pizza, and stock up.Tasted: 01 March 2026Tasted by: Prices:

BC	$12.99	750ml	BCL Stores
AB	$13.00	750ml	private wine shops
MB	$14.99	750ml	Banville & Jones Wine Co.
YK	$14.25	750ml
NB	$12.99	750ml	NBLiquor
SK	$12.29	750ml	SaskLiquor
ON	$12.95	750ml	LCBO

Producer: Quinta da AveledaDistributors: Dandurand
Blend: Loureiro - Trajadura - Arinto - AzalCSPC: 400531UPC: 05601096208308

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Aveleda Casal Garcia Vinho Verde NV

Vinho Verde, Northern Portugal, PortugalThe current Vinho Verde selection is sadly wanting in BC but don’t dismiss a wine that has been here forever: Casal Garcia. A slight frizzante note pops the palate of this introductory Vinho Verde that comes with fresh citrus blossoms, a green apple nose and just a whiff of lees. The almost watery attack is equally fresh with light lemon, lees, quince, and green apple. The price is a bargain. Think sushi, fish tacos, vegetarian pizza.Tasted: 17 December 2021Tasted by: Prices:

BC	$12.99	750ml	BCL Stores
AB	$13.00	750ml	private wine shops
MB	$14.99	750ml	Banville & Jones Wine Co.
YK	$14.25	750ml
NB	$12.99	750ml	NBLiquor
SK	$12.29	750ml	SaskLiquor
ON	$12.95	750ml	LCBO

Producer: Quinta da AveledaDistributors: Dandurand
Blend: Loureiro - Trajadura - Arinto - AzalCSPC: 400531UPC: 05601096208308

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Aveleda Casal Garcia Vinho Verde NV

Vinho Verde, Northern Portugal, PortugalThe most sold Vinho Verde brand in the world, Casal Garcia has been made by the Quinta da Aveleda family since 1939. It's easy to see why this light white is so popular: easily recognizable branding, off-dry, ever-so-slightly effervescent, with perfumed melon, lime blossoms, white peach leading a short and snappy 9.5% palate. Chill down and crack this summer.Tasted: 28 May 2021Tasted by: Prices:

BC	$12.99	750ml	BCL Stores
AB	$13.00	750ml	private wine shops
MB	$14.99	750ml	Banville & Jones Wine Co.
YK	$14.25	750ml
NB	$12.99	750ml	NBLiquor
SK	$12.29	750ml	SaskLiquor
ON	$12.95	750ml	LCBO

Producer: Quinta da AveledaDistributors: Dandurand
Blend: Loureiro - Trajadura - Arinto - AzalCSPC: 400531UPC: 05601096208308

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Aveleda Casal Garcia Vinho Verde NV

Vinho Verde, Northern Portugal, PortugalWhenever you feel your palate fatiguing, or the weather is too hot, that's the time to turn to Casal Garcia. Expect a light frizzante palate, awash in citrus blossoms, green apples and enticing hints of lees. The attack is equally fresh and juicy watery with pear skin, lemon, lees, quince and green apple. Light, delicate, juicy and fresh for any occasion where fun is to be had. Super value.Tasted: 12 March 2018Tasted by: Prices:

BC	$12.99	750ml	BCL Stores
AB	$13.00	750ml	private wine shops
MB	$14.99	750ml	Banville & Jones Wine Co.
YK	$14.25	750ml
NB	$12.99	750ml	NBLiquor
SK	$12.29	750ml	SaskLiquor
ON	$12.95	750ml	LCBO

Producer: Quinta da AveledaDistributors: Dandurand
Blend: Loureiro - Trajadura - Arinto - AzalCSPC: 400531UPC: 05601096208308

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Aveleda Casal Garcia Vinho Verde NV

Vinho Verde, Northern Portugal, PortugalThe hotter the weather the better this wine gets. Look for frizzante on the palate, with lemon blossoms, green apple and pleasant lees aromas. The attack is fresh and juicy with watery, pear skin, lemon, lees, quince and apple skin flavours. Light, delicate, juicy and fresh for any summer seafood. Super value.Tasted: 02 September 2016Tasted by: Prices:

BC	$12.99	750ml	BCL Stores
AB	$13.00	750ml	private wine shops
MB	$14.99	750ml	Banville & Jones Wine Co.
YK	$14.25	750ml
NB	$12.99	750ml	NBLiquor
SK	$12.29	750ml	SaskLiquor
ON	$12.95	750ml	LCBO

Producer: Quinta da AveledaDistributors: Dandurand
Blend: Loureiro - Trajadura - Arinto - AzalCSPC: 400531UPC: 05601096208308

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Aveleda Casal Garcia Vinho Verde NV

Vinho Verde, Northern Portugal, PortugalLight floral, lemon, green apple skin, slate and pear aromas. Fresh, creamy, juicy, elegant palate with pear skin, green apple, citrus, earthy, chalky, nectarine skin flavours. Delicate, light spritzy style that still delivers for summer at the price.Tasted: 12 May 2015Tasted by: Prices:

BC	$12.99	750ml	BCL Stores
AB	$13.00	750ml	private wine shops
MB	$14.99	750ml	Banville & Jones Wine Co.
YK	$14.25	750ml
NB	$12.99	750ml	NBLiquor
SK	$12.29	750ml	SaskLiquor
ON	$12.95	750ml	LCBO

Producer: Quinta da AveledaDistributors: Dandurand
Blend: Loureiro - Trajadura - Arinto - AzalCSPC: 400531UPC: 05601096208308

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Aveleda Casal Garcia Vinho Verde NV

Vinho Verde, Northern Portugal, PortugalLight frizzante in the glass with lemon flower, honey, green apple, lees aromas. Fresh, light, crisp palate with pear skin, lemon, lees, quince and apple skin flavours. Delicate, juicy and fresh for any summer seafood. Continued good value.Tasted: 21 January 2013Tasted by: Prices:

BC	$12.99	750ml	BCL Stores
AB	$13.00	750ml	private wine shops
MB	$14.99	750ml	Banville & Jones Wine Co.
YK	$14.25	750ml
NB	$12.99	750ml	NBLiquor
SK	$12.29	750ml	SaskLiquor
ON	$12.95	750ml	LCBO

Producer: Quinta da AveledaDistributors: Dandurand
Blend: Loureiro - Trajadura - Arinto - AzalCSPC: 400531UPC: 05601096208308

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Aveleda Casal Garcia Vinho Verde NV

Vinho Verde, Northern Portugal, PortugalAlmond, nectarine skin, lees, spicy, apple skin, matchstick aromas. Fresh, juicy, light, off dry palate with red apple, pear, honey, floral, grapefruit flavours. A simple but attractive style for the summer picnic and seafood on a hot day. Good valueTasted: 22 March 2012Tasted by: Prices:

BC	$12.99	750ml	BCL Stores
AB	$13.00	750ml	private wine shops
MB	$14.99	750ml	Banville & Jones Wine Co.
YK	$14.25	750ml
NB	$12.99	750ml	NBLiquor
SK	$12.29	750ml	SaskLiquor
ON	$12.95	750ml	LCBO

Producer: Quinta da AveledaDistributors: Dandurand
Blend: Loureiro - Trajadura - Arinto - AzalCSPC: 400531UPC: 05601096208308

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Aveleda Casal Garcia Vinho Verde NV

Vinho Verde, Northern Portugal, PortugalFloral, lemon, slate, mineral and green apple aromas. Fresh, round, crisp and slightly sweet entry with a light spritz on the palate. Nectarine, lime, slate and quince flavours. Simple, fresh, easy sipper for summer and seafood.Tasted: 06 May 2010Tasted by: Prices:

BC	$12.99	750ml	BCL Stores
AB	$13.00	750ml	private wine shops
MB	$14.99	750ml	Banville & Jones Wine Co.
YK	$14.25	750ml
NB	$12.99	750ml	NBLiquor
SK	$12.29	750ml	SaskLiquor
ON	$12.95	750ml	LCBO

Producer: Quinta da AveledaDistributors: Dandurand
Blend: Loureiro - Trajadura - Arinto - AzalCSPC: 400531UPC: 05601096208308

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