Description
For a really appetising white, with a classic touch of spritz and low ABV, reach for a bottle of Vinho Verde. Its style has evolved greatly since the ’70s, when winemakers would sweeten the wines for added appeal. Today they are super zingy-fresh and dry, like the crisp, exciting Cascata.
The Vinho Verde region lies in Portugal’s north-west corner and, close to the Atlantic, is one of the country’s dampest and greenest regions. This only adds to the thirst-quenching freshness of its whites. One of the area’s top grapes is Loureiro – some call it the ‘Riesling of Portugal’.
It brings lemony finesse and minerality, while a little Trajadura adds ripe pear and blossom notes and Avesso, grapefruit, peach and almond. With its light spritz, it’s great solo or with seafood.
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