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Aveleda’s 92-point Wine & Spirits classic Vinho Verde “Quinta da Aveleda” is recommended as a light, refreshing, food-friendly summer wine!
Located in the provinces of Monção and Melgaço, the Alvarinho grape stands out as one of the most sought after Vinho Verde varietal.
Grown in the northern region of the Vinho Verde, the Alvarinho grape is found in medium to full-bodied clusters, producing a wine with an 11 to 12 alcohol percentage, two to three percentage points higher than most other Vinho Verde sub-regions.
Its thick skin and low-yield has more body than most Vinho Verdes, producing an intense, fruity aroma, an “apply” taste, and little sparkle. A bottle of this wine can be expensive when considering the “rarity” and low production levels of the grape.
To taste the wine at its best, you will have to wait 18 months after the harvest. As one of the best of the “Green Wines,” the Alvarinho has spread in fame and should be considred a first choice among wines from the Vinho Verde region.
Check out Aveleda Alvarinho, which won 92 Points from Wine & Spirits.
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Quinta da Aveleda Vinho Verde (only $8.99) continues to garner awards and recognition for its crisp, fresh taste and amazing quality. Watch the video and find out why!
As a top Vinho Verde, it goes perfectly with seafood or past and pairs particularly well with shellfish and oysters. It is a light and slightly effervescent wine that can be served with a light dinner just as well as with lunch. Serve chilled.
Aveleda sponsors Clean Feed NYC Jazz Festival
Smooth jazz AND award-winning Vinho Verde wine – the perfect combination!
Aveleda, one of the top Vinho Verde producers in Portugal, is sponsoring the Clean Feed Festival in Manhattan.
Attend this wonderful event and get an authentic taste of Portugal: guests will have the opportunity of sipping Aveleda’s 90-point Wine & Spirits vinho verde, the Quinta da Aveleda 2008, to the cool sounds of live jazz.
Aveleda CEO António Guedes (who is also the fourth-generation descendant of Avelda’s founder) says it is important to support such a wonderful cultural and musical event as Clean Feed. “Fine music and fine wine go hand in hand!”
The Portuguese Vinho Verde, literally translated into Green wine, is not actually green! Actually it can be red, white or rosé (being a horse and partially color-blind, I have to take the experts’ word.)
Casal Garcia is one of the best-selling Vinho Verdes in the world
The name refers to the fact that it’s consumed when the wine is young, usually within 1 year. Vinho Verdes are typically light and fresh and usually feature fruity and floral aromas as well as a lemon or straw color. With low alcohol content of 9% to 11% and natural acidity, Vinho Verde also features slight carbonation that’s enough to tickle your throat but not enough to be considered a sparkling wine.
Vinho Verdes should be served well-chilled, around 50ºF, and are typically paired well with light salads, shrimp, scallops, clams, and light fish.
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