Quinta de Santiago Alvarinho Sparkling Vinho Verde 2020

Bright, inviting, and delicious

Albariño (Alvarinho)

$71.00

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Citrus Fruit, Pepper / Spice, and Mineral, Yeasty / Brioche

BODY: Medium -
DRYNESS: Very Dry
ACIDITY: High
TANNIN: Light
ALCOHOL (%): Pronounced (12-14%)

Origin: Minho (Vinho Verde), Portugal

Grape Varietals:

Albariño (Alvarinho)

Winemaking:

Methode Champenoise

Maturation: 13-18 Months Bottle Ageing

Awards:

WESTERN FOOD PAIRING
Seafood, salads, fish tacos

ASIAN FOOD PAIRING
Black pepper crab, oyster omelette

Quinta de Santiago

Quinta de Santiago is owned by the family since 1899. For about 100 years, Quinta de Santiago's main activity was the production of wines, olive oil, etc, for self-consumption, until 2009, when they started their own boutique winery

Description

Quinta de Santiago Alvarinho Sparkling Vinho Verde 2020

Sparkling wine is made exclusively from grapes of the Alvarinho variety, having aged for 6 months on fine lees and the second fermentation in bottle by the classic method for 12 months.

Grape Varietals & Region: 100% Alvarinho from the Vinhos Verde sub-regions of Monção and Melgaço

Taste Profile: Displays a citrus yellow color, with a fine and persistent bubble. The aroma is rich and intense with notes of citrus fruit and toasted, revealing elegance and complexity. In the mouth, it appears smooth and fresh with citrus fruit and delicate toasted notes, a fine bubble that intensifies these sensations. Balance of fresh flavors and soft mousse. Good acidity.

Youthful & Spritzy Sparklings

Light, citrus driven & fun, a lot of these sparklings tend to have floral or tree fruit aromas like green apples. In more crisp styles, they are often more floral or citrus driven, and can be slightly sweet in more apple or pear driven fizzante styles

Methode Champenoise

The key element of the traditional method is secondary fermentation in the bottle, often achieved by adding a liqueur de tirage to the base wine. The end result is a soft, fine bubly mouthfeel