Wine: Encostas de Melgaço Alvarinho
Encostas de Melgaço

Encostas de Melgaço Alvarinho 2021 75 Cl - Vinhos Verdes DOC

Encostas de Melgaço Alvarinho 2021 is a white wine from Portugal's Vinho Verde region, specifically the Monção and Melgaço sub-region. Crafted exclusively from the Alvarinho grape variety.

Produced by Quinta da Pigarra.

Awards: Melhores Verdes 2023 - Prata

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Country PortugalWine Region DOC Vinhos VerdesProducer Quinta da Pigarra Wine Type White Wine Harvest 2021Grape Varieties AlvarinhoAlcohol Content 13.0Bottle Capacity 750 cL Winemaker Jorge Sousa Pinto, Pedro Bravo de FariaServing Temperature8ºC10ºC/46.4ºF-50ºF

Awards:

Wine Pairings:

  • Weißwurst (Bavarian White Sausage): The wine's acidity complements the mild flavors of the sausage, especially when served with pretzels and sweet mustard.
  • Grilled Trout with Almonds: Enhances the delicate fish and nutty accents, providing a refreshing contrast.
  • Kibbeling (Battered Fried Fish): The wine's freshness cuts through the richness of the fried fish, often served with garlic sauce.
  • Haring (Dutch Herring): Its acidity balances the oily texture of the herring, traditionally enjoyed with onions and pickles.

Tasting Notes:

Citrus color. Grape variety with a refreshing and intense aroma. Fresh and complex on the palate. Complex and
pleasant aftertaste