Classification: DOC (Quality wine produced in a Specified Region)
Region: Vinho Verde Type: White wine
Grape Varieties: Arinto, Azal and loureiro
First Vintage :1989 On Sale Vintage : 2012
Analysis
Alcohol Vol: 12.5% Total Acidity (tartaric acid): 6.2 g/l
pH: 2.98 Residual Sugar: <2 g/l
Tasting Notes:
Produced exclusively with White grapes produced in Casa do Valle’s property, this dry white wine presents a bright, pale straw colour, an elegant floral, citric and tropical fruits aroma. It’s a very fresh and elegant wine with a long and appellative finish.
Recommendations:
This wine was specially created to be served on special occasions as an apperitif or with sushi, seafood, salads, poultry as well as Italian and Chinese cuisine.
Conservation: Up to three years after bottling
Recommended Serving Temperature: 9-11 C
Press reviews for recent vintages:
W-EV
0-20
RV
0-20
WE
0-100
W&S
0-100
i-IWR
0-100
Other Important reviews
2008
15.5
16
2009
15
15
89
90
88
Wine Spectator - 86/100
2010
15.5
88
WE Top10 Best Buys of the month December 2011
2011
87
Wine - A Essencia do Vinho - Portugal - W-EV
Revista de Vinhos - Portugal - RV
Wine Enthusiast -Estados Unidos - WE
Wine & Spirits Magazine - Estados Unidos - W&S
i- International Wine Review - Estados Unidos - i-IWR