Avesso & Alvarinho
Vintage 2018
by Quinta da Raza
Varietal Avesso
Color white
Region Vinho Verde DOC
Country Portugal
Medal Score
8.0
4 competition medals
Tasting Notes
Aromas
ripe white peachlime zesthoneysucklewet stonesubtle fennel
Palate
Medium-bodied with bright, mouth-watering acidity and a silky texture that carries vibrant citrus and orchard-fruit flavors.
Finish
Long, zesty finish that lingers with notes of lemon curd and saline minerality.
Food Pairings
- • grilled sardines with lemon
- • arroz de marisco
- • goat cheese and quince tart
- • octopus ceviche with coriander
- • salt-cod fritters
Serving Temp
8-10°C
Drink Window
Now through 2026
Tasting notes synthesized from this wine's competition results, varietal, region, and vintage profile.
Competition Medals
Gold Mundus Vini Spring Tasting 2021
Silver Decanter World Wine Awards 2021
Bronze Concurso da Região dos Vinhos Verdes 2021
Bronze IWSC International Wine & Spirit Competition 2021
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