VINHOS VERDES

VINHOS VERDES
The Vinhos Verdes or Green Wines are produced only on its own Região Demarcada dos Vinhos Verdes, D.O.C in the Minho Province situated Northwest of Portugal and nothing like it can be found elsewhere. In fact its name does not refer to the colour of the wine but to its youth and freshness, a light sparkle and delicacy making them unique. These wines are made to be drunk young and are perfect as an aperitif or accompanying seafood or fish dishes.

Denomination:
DOC.(Denominação de Origem Controlada )  

Ageing:
7 Months in new oak barrels

Tasting notes:
Aroma of the cast well involved in a delicate complexity of wood. Balanced, soft and full-bodied, presenting an exuberant, complex and persistent end.

Denomination:
DOC.(Denominação de Origem Controlada )  

Ageing:
After fermentation, it is stabilized and bottled, remaining like that for a period of time before it is commercialized. 

Tasting notes:
Limpid aspect, citrine coloured, complex and neat aroma, with a slight touch of honey, lemon and tropical fruits. Smooth taste, full bodied, persistent at the end, typicity of the ALVARINHO grape.

Denomination:
DOC.(Denominação de Origem Controlada)  

Ageing:
Fermentation is done in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks.

Tasting notes:
The careful temperature control during the winemaking process produces this wine that is slightly citrine in colour, clear and bright. Its gentle and fruity aroma gives it a smooth and delicate flavour.

Denomination:
DOC (Denominação de Origem Controlada)

Ageing:
Fermentation is done in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks.

Tasting notes:
smooth and fresh wine with a delicate aroma. It is the wine with the longest history at Aveleda and is easily identified by its blue label, which represents one of the magnificent embroideries of the Minho region.  

Denomination:
DOC (Denominação de Origem Controlada)

Ageing:
After fermentation the wine is fined, cold stabilised and filtered.

Tasting notes:
Approximately 150ha of estate vineyard are planted according to the most moderntraining and trellising techniques. The Quinta da Aveleda vineyards produce Loureiro and Trajadura varieties and other traditional grapes. This wine is complex, dry, fresh and mineral.