Vinho Verde, Northern Portugal, PortugalQuinta de Simaens is in the southern part of Vinho Verde, and it mixes several grapes from 15-year-old vines, including pedernã, avesso, azal, alvarinho, loureiro, and trajadura. The fermentation regime is basic: cool in stainless steel and no more than four months ageing on its lees. The result is a clean, simple, juicy white with pear melon and a dusting of dried herbs. It is best served with modest dishes, like vegetarian sushi rolls, as not to overpower the wine.Tasted: 14 June 2021Tasted by: Prices:
Vinho Verde, Northern Portugal, PortugalIn 1884, brothers António and Francisco Borges founded a company dedicated to banking, the sale of lotto tickets and tobacco. In 1891, they shifted gears, creating Sociedade dos Vinhos Borges, a company dedicated to the production and marketing of wine. They didn't look back. In 1991 they added to their holdings with the 46 hectare purchase of Quinta de Simaens, in the southern part of Vinho Verde's Sousa subregion. This blends Pedernã, Avesso, Azal, Alvarinho, Loureiro, and Trajadura, from 15 year old vines, fermented cool in stainless where it spends 4 months aging on lees. Herb-infused, this melange carries pear, white peach, yellow apple, green melon, wild lemon, lime pith along a tight, shorter palate, with ample tart acidity brighting the slight, juicy frame. Ideal for spring / green veg dishes, or simple seafood, as intended.Tasted: 01 May 2021Tasted by: Prices:
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