COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Arinto, Alvarinho
PRODUCER
Casa Vila Verde - Sociedade Agricola, Lda
REGION
Vinho Verde
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Palaios Escolha 2020 is a white wine from the Vinho Verde DOC in Portugal's Minho region, produced by Casa Vila Verde - Sociedade Agricola, Lda. This wine is a blend of 60% Arinto and 40% Alvarinho grapes. The producer, Casa Vila Verde, has a documented history of Vinho Verde production since the 17th century, with the current generation of the Santos Lima family managing the estate. The vineyards are situated in a coastal microclimate within the Sousa valley, influenced by the Atlantic Ocean and experiencing high rainfall. The wine is vegan-friendly.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€8
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Passed
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vinho Verde means 'green wine,' referring to its youth, not its color.
Fact 02
This wine is vegan-friendly.
Fact 03
Casa Vila Verde is one of the oldest manor houses in the Vinho Verde region.
Fact 04
The grapes are hand-harvested in September.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Palaios Escolha 2020 is produced by Casa Vila Verde - Sociedade Agricola, Lda. The grapes are harvested manually in September, with each variety picked separately. While detailed vinification and aging processes are not specified, the typical approach for Vinho Verde aims to preserve freshness and fruit character, often involving fermentation in stainless steel tanks for early release.
