COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
NV
GRAPE
Avesso, Arinto, Azal, Loureiro
PRODUCER
Casa de Vilacetinho
REGION
Vinho Verde
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium - Short
Intensity
Medium - Light
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Casa de Vilacetinho, established in 1790, is one of the historic estates of the Vinho Verde region in Northern Portugal. Located in the Amarante sub-region, the estate was once part of a vast Benedictine monastery and features a beautiful Renaissance-era manor house overlooking the Douro River. VLCT represents the estate's contemporary vision, featuring a modern, eye-catching label designed by the renowned Portuguese agency Rita Rivotti. It is crafted to showcase the vibrant, youthful character of the region's indigenous grape varieties grown on the estate's 30 hectares of granitic soils.
ALCOHOL
10.0%
AVG. PRICE
€4
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Founded in 1790, Casa de Vilacetinho is one of the oldest and most historic estates in the Vinho Verde region.
Fact 02
The name VLCT is a modern, trademarked abbreviation of the historic estate name, Vilacetinho.
Fact 03
The vineyards are planted on steep granitic slopes overlooking the Douro River, benefiting from excellent sun exposure.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes for VLCT are entirely hand-harvested from east- and south-facing granitic slopes with a gentle gradient. In the cellar, the winemaking team avoids skin contact entirely, utilizing an open-spout fermentation method (bica aberta) in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats. This process preserves the natural carbon dioxide, resulting in the wine's signature light effervescence. The wine does not undergo oak aging or malolactic fermentation, ensuring the preservation of fresh primary fruit characteristics before early bottling.
