COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
100% Alvarinho
PRODUCER
Adega Cooperativa de Amarante
REGION
Vinho Verde
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Off-dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Adega Cooperativa de Amarante Alvarinho DOC Vinho Verde Branco is a 100% Alvarinho white wine from the Amarante sub-region of Portugal's Vinho Verde DOC. Established in 1958, Adega Cooperativa de Amarante is a collective of local winegrowers committed to enhancing the quality of their Vinho Verde wines. This particular bottling offers a taste of Alvarinho from a terroir distinct from the grape's more renowned areas, highlighting the diversity within the Vinho Verde appellation. The 2021 vintage experienced a varied weather pattern, with a wet winter and a dry, warm spring, followed by a moderate summer with some late-season rain, suggesting a wine with potential for balanced fruit and acidity.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
NO
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Alvarinho is one of Portugal's noble white grape varieties.
Fact 02
Vinho Verde translates to 'green wine', but refers to its youth, not its color.
Fact 03
The Amarante sub-region is one of nine distinct areas within the Vinho Verde DOC.
Fact 04
Adega Cooperativa de Amarante is part of Vercoope, a union of regional cooperatives.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Adega Cooperativa de Amarante produces its Alvarinho using traditional methods focused on preserving the grape's natural characteristics. Fermentation is conducted in stainless steel at controlled, low temperatures to maintain freshness and aromatic intensity. Minimal intervention is a key aspect of their approach, allowing the purity of the Alvarinho grape and the influence of the Amarante terroir to shine through. Post-fermentation, the wine is typically aged briefly in stainless steel before bottling to ensure it is enjoyed for its vibrant, youthful qualities.
