For those looking to add freshness and sophistication to a meal!
If you're searching for a wine that will stand out on the holiday table and pair wonderfully with fish, I recommend choosing a Vinho Verde! This wine comes from the Minho region in northern Portugal and is famous for its light and refreshing wines. "Vinho Verde" translates to "Green Wine," but it actually refers to a young wine meant to be enjoyed shortly after harvest.
The aroma is light, fresh, and fruity, with hints of lemon, lime, green apples, and perhaps even a subtle crisp herbaceousness. Sometimes there’s a slight touch of effervescence, adding an extra sense of refreshment.
Vinho Verde offers a light and refreshing mouthfeel with a crisp acidity that gives it sharpness. The flavors include fresh citrus fruits like lemon and lime, green apples, and delicate floral notes. The refreshing taste pairs well with a variety of light fish dishes, especially grilled fish, fried fish, or seafood salads. It also goes well with ceviche, raw fish, or shellfish dishes. Its fresh acidity balances the richness in fish and complements the flavors.
In short, Vinho Verde is the perfect Portuguese wine for those looking for a light and refreshing complement to fish or seafood dishes. With its crisp acidity and light fruity flavors, it will make any meal a fresh and pleasant experience!
Granito Cru is a unique wine from Portugal, coming from the Melgaço area in the north of the country, known for its complex white wines. This wine is made by winemaker Luis Seabra, one of the leading winemakers in Douro, who knows how to create precise wines in Dão and Vinho Verde as well. For me, it’s the best expression of Alvarinho that I've tried. I tasted the 2021 vintage and highly recommend buying more than one bottle because it’s truly exceptional!
The name "Granito Cru" refers to the granite soil in which the vines are planted. This soil imparts unique characteristics to the wine: high minerality and fresh, balanced flavors. The wine is primarily made from Alvarinho grapes, a premium white grape variety famous for its fruity flavors and natural high acidity.
It has an aroma of citrus fruits like lemon and orange, with hints of flowers and minerals. The flavors are balanced, with refreshing acidity and prominent minerality reflecting the influence of the granite soil. It has a light texture yet a certain body, with a long, mineral finish.
Thanks to its freshness, Granito Cru pairs very well with seafood, light salads, and dishes with mild cheeses. Granito Cru is considered a Vinho Verde wine, though it differs from the traditional style associated with this name. In the Vinho Verde region, wines are typically young, light, and refreshing, with relatively low alcohol content and sometimes a touch of natural effervescence. However, wines like Granito Cru, made from Alvarinho grapes and focusing on a complex and mineral expression of terroir (the local soil and climate), offer a more unique and sophisticated expression of the Vinho Verde region.
Granito Cru is a dry, complex, and more structured wine than the traditional Vinho Verde style, making it one of the modern and advanced examples of wines from the area. I highly recommend it!
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