Name: Quinta de Azevdeo Vinho Verde
Variety: Vinho Verde
Region: Minho
Country: Portugal
Year: 2010
Price: $11.99
Winery Review:Made from indigenous Loureiro and Pedernã (aka Arinto), this vintage Vinho Verde, captures the essence of the appellation with its zippy acidity and lime character. Following stalk-removal and soft crushing to remove the skins, the must, protected from oxidation by using inert gas, went through a period of static decanting at low temperatures. For the Pedernã variety, this process took longer until the required level of clarity was achieved. The must was then taken to stainless steel, temperature-controlled fermentation vats, where it fermented for about 15 days at 60°F. One of the best choices for Summer drinking, this Vinho Verde does not disappoint.
Winery Review: Very light-bodied white wine with bubbly, fresh features suitable for light food fare. On the palate I couldn't detect any lime or citrusy flavors in this wine. I'd rather enjoy a light wine like this or a Prosecco, rather than a champagne, otherwise this wine doesn't have enough going for it to encourage me to drink it on any other occassion.
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