Vera 2022 Vinho Verde DOC

Terroir Notes: The fruit comes from the estate's 104 plots. Vera Vinho Verde is one of the great offers from Portugal and from the region.

Winemaking Notes: Harvest is entirely manual in 20 kg crates. Loureiro is picked first, Arinto is picked by mid-October and Azal sometimes going well into November. De-stemming and gentle pressing. The juice settles for 48 hours before fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks. Filtered prior to bottling which occurs in February.

Tasting Notes: Arinto brings bright acidity and aging potential. Azal is citric and fresh. Loureiro is aromatic and delicate. Clean, lively flavors of lime, ripe pink and yellow grapefruit. Slight effervescence.

Pairing Suggestions: Vera’s texture, bright acidity, and medium body make it a versatile pairing. Lovely with fried fish, lighter cured meats, sharp cheeses, shellfish, and bivalves.