Encostas De Melgaço Único Alvarinho

Vintage 2018
by Quinta da Pigarra - Sociedade Agrícola, Lda.
Varietal Albariño
Color white
Region Vinho Verde DOC
Country Portugal
Medal Score
5.0
2 competition medals

Tasting Notes

Aromas
lemon zestgreen applewhite peachsalted almondwet stonejasmine
Palate

Light to medium-bodied with vibrant acidity, a crisp linear structure, and a saline, mineral-driven texture.

Finish

Medium-length finish with lingering notes of citrus peel and a touch of briny minerality.

Food Pairings
  • • grilled sardines with lemon
  • • clam steamed rice with cilantro
  • • goat cheese salad with shaved fennel
  • • bacalhau croquettes
  • • seared scallops with herb butter
Serving Temp
8-10°C
Drink Window
Now through 2024

Tasting notes synthesized from this wine's competition results, varietal, region, and vintage profile.

Competition Medals

Gold Concurso de Vinhos do Crédito Agrícola 2020
Bronze Concurso da Região dos Vinhos Verdes 2021

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