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Quinta de Santa Teresa Esculpido Avesso Vinhas Velhastext
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Quinta de Santa Teresa Esculpido Avesso Vinhas Velhas 2020

Vinho Verde, Northern Portugal, PortugalA&D Wines is a family estate, run by Alexandre and Dialina Gomes, located in BaiĆ£o, on the border between Vinho Verde and the Douro Valley. The winery was established in 1991 on property that had been in the family for six generations. Quinta de Santa Teresa is one of three labels produced by A&D Wines, and is devoted exclusively to the production Avesso, grown here on terraces separated by granite walls. This older vine avesso was fermented and aged for 1 year in 500L oak, evident through the gentle softening and cushioning on the sides of this medium wine, with green apple, meadow grasses and lemon textured with grippy granite, and finishing with a saline wash. The wood acts as a lovely backdrop to this smart wine, not overpowering, but positioning it nicely to partner with proteins, or enjoy solo.Tasted: 10 October 2023Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:
Producer: A&D WinesGrape: Avesso