WINE OF THE MONTH

QUINTA DA AVELEDA

Vinho Verde 2009
Portugal
$8.99
regular price $12

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Vinho Verde is indeed the Supreme Summertime Sipper. Light, crisp, fragrant and slightly fizzy. No other wine can quite quench your thirst and cool you down from a day of pounding sun the way this Portuguese Porch Pounder can. We tasted through most of the Vinho Verdes on the CO market. Some had a big dose of sparkle and some gave just a tickle. Most had that fresh green apple tartness and some were just bland and forgettable. We tried four Vinho Verde Rosés and a few reds and they were all delightful for the most part. But Pink was last month and red claims the rest of the seasons so they were not in contention. And then along came the 2009 Quinta da Aveleda. I had tasted the more familiar Aveleda Fonte earlier and wasn't too impressed so i wasn't expecting much from their all estate release. But this one popped. Huge floral aromas and some tropical fruit. Acacia is one of the main components that jumps out. (Not that i frequently hang out in Southeast Asia sniffing bushes but the store wine aroma kit is handy) The flavors are zesty citrus like orange spice and adose of minerality. lots of racy acidity gives it clean, fresh finish. It drinks like a high-toned Torrontés

The "Quinta da Aveleda" is made with the best grapes from the Estate only. A blend of Loureiro and Trajadura, and Alvarinho(Albarino in Spain). Its the Loureiro that gives the QdA its white flower charm. Although many Vinho Verdes receive a Co2 injection, this on gets it's slight effervescent from a natural secondary fermentation.

About the Winery
If you look at the map Below, you'll see the Vinho Verde DOC is a huge growing region at the top part of Portugal. And Quinta da Aveleda is in one of the southern sub regions called Sousa. An long history with this one. The Estate dates back to 1671. Grape growing Pioneers in the region. First to use the Cordon Method and divide parcels by grape varietal. also first to replace their rootstock with resistant stock after the phylloxera plague. The winery makes about 13 wines 4 of those red.

WHERE

Aveleda vineyards

The Sensational Divino Wine Locater

Whats INSIDE


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	WINE OF THE MONTH QUINTA DA AVELEDA Vinho Verde 2009 Portugal $8.99 regular price $12 _______________ Vinho Verde is indeed the Supreme Summertime Sipper. Light, crisp, fragrant and slightly fizzy. No other wine can quite quench your thirst and cool you down from a day of pounding sun the way this Portuguese Porch Pounder can. We tasted through most of the Vinho Verdes on the CO market. Some had a big dose of sparkle and some gave just a tickle. Most had that fresh green apple tartness and some were just bland and forgettable. We tried four Vinho Verde Rosés and a few reds and they were all delightful for the most part. But Pink was last month and red claims the rest of the seasons so they were not in contention. And then along came the 2009 Quinta da Aveleda. I had tasted the more familiar Aveleda Fonte earlier and wasn't too impressed so i wasn't expecting much from their all estate release. But this one popped. Huge floral aromas and some tropical fruit. Acacia is one of the main components that jumps out. (Not that i frequently hang out in Southeast Asia sniffing bushes but the store wine aroma kit is handy) The flavors are zesty citrus like orange spice and adose of minerality. lots of racy acidity gives it clean, fresh finish. It drinks like a high-toned Torrontés The "Quinta da Aveleda" is made with the best grapes from the Estate only. A blend of Loureiro and Trajadura, and Alvarinho(Albarino in Spain). Its the Loureiro that gives the QdA its white flower charm. Although many Vinho Verdes receive a Co2 injection, this on gets it's slight effervescent from a natural secondary fermentation. About the Winery If you look at the map Below, you'll see the Vinho Verde DOC is a huge growing region at the top part of Portugal. And Quinta da Aveleda is in one of the southern sub regions called Sousa. An long history with this one. The Estate dates back to 1671. Grape growing Pioneers in the region. First to use the Cordon Method and divide parcels by grape varietal. also first to replace their rootstock with resistant stock after the phylloxera plague. The winery makes about 13 wines 4 of those red. WHERE Aveleda vineyards The Sensational Divino Wine Locater Whats INSIDE

THIS MONTH'S Vinho Verde RECIPES Grilled Sausage and Fig Pizza with Goat Cheese Summer Bean Salad with Toasted Walnuts and Pecorino Fresco Grilled Lamb Loin With Tomato and Cucumber Raita and Israeli Couscous Pepper and Coriander Scallop Skewers with Tarragon Salad Grilled Fish Tacos	the mighty quinta