Winery | Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo |
|---|---|
Grapes | Gouveio, Rabigato, Viosinho |
Region | Douro |
Wine style | Northern Portugal White |
Alcohol content | 14% |
Allergens | Contains sulfites |
Wine description | It has citrine coloured wine demonstrates an enveloping and young aroma. It is fermented in stainless steel vats at a low temperature to preserve its fresh fruit and minerals. It has a creamy texture to taste, with aromas of tropical fruits and a lasting finish. |
Arguably the most famous white wine from Northern Portugal is Vinho Verde (“Green Wine”) from the Minho region in the far north of the country. The other dominant region in Northern Portugal is Douro, which is home to some fabulous port wines.
Northern Portugal is big Alvarinho country, and the wonderfully crisp, almost effervescent Vinho Verde is most commonly made from this grape.
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