Quinta de Linhares DR Alvarinho White Wine 2017

VINHOS VERDES Wine Region

Demarcated region of Vinhos Verdes in Minho, Northern Portugal.

This Quinta de Linhares Alvarinho 2017 White Wine is produced in the Vinho Verde Region, a unique region where the property that gives the name to the Wine is located.

Quinta de Linhares is located in the demarcated region of Vinhos Verdes, sub-region of Sousa, in the municipality of Penafiel.

There are 16 ha, where “green” white wines are produced under the Quinta de Linhares brand.

The excellent Green Wines, produced with grapes exclusively from the property, the dominant grape varieties being Alvarinho, Loureiro, Avesso, Azal and Arinto, all typical of the Vinho Verde region and typical of the region.

Quinta de Linhares Alvarinho 2017 White Wine is a mono-grape wine, in this case only with 100% of the ALVARINHO grape variety, a Portuguese grape variety.

The white grape variety Alvarinho embodies unique and easily identifiable wines, with a strong personality and temperament, a vigorous variety.

Tasting Note: When placing the Quinta de Linhares Loureiro 2017 White Wine in the glass, it presents a bright and citrus color, on the nose it is an intense wine with floral and fruity notes, on the palate it is fresh, elegant and persistent, presenting a lively acidity and well-combined fruity notes. A wine full of character and elegance of the alvarinho.

Grape variety (s): 100% ALVARINHO.

Harmonization: We can serve Quinta de Linhares Alvarinho 2017 White Wine to receive some friends, by the beach, by the pool or to accompany a well seasoned crayfish soup, fish, seafood and grilled meats.

Serve at a temperature of: Between 8 to 12ºC

Responsible for oenology: António Sousa

Premiums achieved: You can find out more about this wine and the Alvarinho grape variety on the portal www.clubevinhosportugueses.pt

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