COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Loureiro, Trajadura, Arinto, Azal
PRODUCER
Aveleda
REGION
Vinho Verde
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Light
Sweetness
Medium-dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Medium - Light
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Aveleda Fonte is a white wine from the DOC Vinho Verde appellation in Portugal, produced by the historic, family-owned winery Aveleda. The name 'Fonte' signifies 'fountain,' reflecting the wine's inherent freshness. Aveleda has a winemaking legacy dating back to 1870, with a philosophy focused on minimal intervention to showcase the purity of the grapes and the character of the Vinho Verde region. The wine is a blend of indigenous Portuguese grape varieties, including Loureiro, Trajadura, Arinto, and Azal, grown in granite soils.
ALCOHOL
9.5%
AVG. PRICE
€6
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
6-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Fonte means 'fountain' in Portuguese, symbolizing the wine's refreshing nature.
Fact 02
Aveleda is Portugal's largest exporter of Vinho Verde.
Fact 03
Grapes are harvested at night to maintain peak freshness.
Fact 04
The wine is vegan-friendly.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Aveleda Fonte begins with grapes harvested at night to maintain freshness. Gentle pressing at low pressure is followed by alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks under controlled temperatures. Lees are kept in suspension during fermentation to enhance freshness. The wine is then typically aged in stainless steel, preserving its vibrant and crisp profile.
