Andreza Viosinho I Verdelho Branco
75 cl
A beautiful white wine, from the Douro region of Portugal. Vines grown in schist soil, in a hot, dry climate. Rich, ripe fruit and concentrated, yet offers a freshness and elegance. Long, lush finish.
A beautiful white wine, from the Douro region of Portugal. Vines grown in schist soil, in a hot, dry climate. Rich, ripe fruit and concentrated, yet offers a freshness and elegance. Long, lush finish.
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green | |
Nose | Pronounced and complex aromas with mineral and toasted notes from use of high quality oak |
Palate | Rich, ripe fruit and concentrated, yet offers a freshness and elegance. Long, lush finish. |
Colour | Lemon yellow core with hints of green flecks |
Fact Sheet | |
Fluid | 75 cl |
Grape Variety | Viosinho, Verdelho, Rabigato, Arinto (Perderna) |
Alcohol % | 14% |
Style | Dry |
Estate/Producer | Lua Cheia em Vinhos Velhas |
Country | Portugal |
Region/AOC | Douro |
Vintage | 2015 |
Making Techniques | Destemmed and crushed, 12 hours pre-fermentation maceration; cold static clarification for 48 hours; selective yeast with temperature controlled alcoholic fermentation (12-14ºC) with final quarter stage fermented in 300L French oak barrels. |
Closure | Cork |
Cellaring/Ageing Potential | Drink now-2020 |
Awards and/or Press Quotes | |
Jancis Robinson 16.5/20 | 'Bright, zesty aroma of grapefruit and orange pith, maybe even quince. Aromatic. Firm, dense and still very fresh. Lovely fruit and quite full in the mouth even with all that freshness. Long finish, maybe not bone dry? Either that or the fruit was very ripe.' |