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2024 Portal da Calcada Vinho Verde Loureiro Alvarinho
Regular price £10.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 117): Computation results in '-Infinity'%An example of a fresh, vibrant Vinho Verde.
Tasting Notes
Delicate floral aromas and a fruity fragrance. On the palate, lively acidity brings a refreshingly crisp, appealing, and food-friendly wine.
Production
Grapes are de-stemmed, lightly pressed, and fermented in stainless steel vats with temperature control for approximately 15 days.
Producer
Founded in 1917 in the Vinho Verde region, Calçada Wines is one of the oldest producers in the region focused especially on the production of still white and rosé wines and sparkling wines and is now the 3rd generation of the family to lead the business. In addition to producing high quality wines, Calçada brand is also synonymous with the art of hospitality - Casa da Calçada is a XVI palace converted into a luxurious hotel - it is a reference in hospitality and within the property we still proudly have what is considered the oldest vineyard in the region.
Specifications
| Year | 2024 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar |
Loureiro, Alvarinho
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| Country | Portugal |
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Alcohol content
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11.5% alc vol
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| Units of alcohol per bottle | 8.6 units |
| Type | White Wine |
| Allergy Information | Contains sulphites |
| Dietary Information | Vegan & Vegetarian Approved |
| Food Matching | Perfect alone as an aperitif or with light food or paired with light starters, fish, seafood, white meats and pasta. |
| Cellaring Potential | Awaiting info |
| Origin | Vinho Verde |
| Appellation | DOC Vino Verde |
2023 Quinta da Calcada Alvarinho
Regular price £14.99 Save Liquid error (snippets/product-template line 117): Computation results in '-Infinity'%This wine boasts a lively acidity that creates an exceptionally fresh, appealing, and gastronomic wine.
Tasting Notes
It has a vibrant yellow citrus hue, capturing the essence of the Vinho Verde region with delicate floral hints and a fruity fragrance. Its lively acidity creates a wine that is refreshingly fresh, appealing, and perfect for pairing with food.
Production
The previously selected grapes were de-stemmed and slightly pressed. The extracted juice is decanted by gravity. It was then fermented in stainless steel vats with temperature control during approximately 15 days. Before bottling the wine is filtered and stabilized.
Producer
Founded in 1917 in the Vinho Verde region, Calçada Wines is one of the oldest producers in the region focused especially on the production of still white and rosé wines and sparkling wines and is now the 3rd generation of the family to lead the business. In addition to producing high quality wines, Calçada brand is also synonymous with the art of hospitality - Casa da Calçada is a XVI palace converted into a luxurious hotel - it is a reference in hospitality and within the property we still proudly have what is considered the oldest vineyard in the region.
Specifications
| Year | 2023 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | Loureiro, Alvarinho |
| Country | Portugal |
|
Alcohol content
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13% alc vol
|
| Units of alcohol per bottle | 8.75 units |
| Type | White Wine |
| Allergy Information | Contains sulphites |
| Dietary Information | Vegan & Vegetarian Approved |
| Food Matching | Perfect alone as an aperitif or with light and fresh starters. Great pairing with fish and seafood dishes, as well as white meats and pasta. |
| Cellaring Potential | Awaiting info |
| Origin | Vinho Verde |
| Appellation | DOC Vino Verde |
