APDB Grande Escolha White 2025
2025, Vinho Verde, Portugal
Profile & Story
Adega Ponte da Barca White Grande Escolha. Type: White. Country: Portugal. Designation: Vinho Verde DOC. Region: Vinho Verde. Vintage 2025. Best within 2 to 3 years. Soil: Granite, sandy. Climate: Mild with Atlantic influence. Winemaker: José Oliveira. Grape Varieties: 85% Loureiro, 15% Alvarinho. Fixed Acidity 5.8 g/L, Volatile Acidity <0.22 g/L, Total Sugar 9.5 g/L, Alcohol 11.5% vol. Winemaking: A special wine, produced from the renowned Loureiro and Alvarinho grapes, grown in single-cordon vineyards. The winemaking process is meticulous, designed to extract the full potential of the grapes and preserve their aromas. Following gentle maceration and settling, the must ferments at a temperature of 16–18 °C. After a period of bâtonnage in stainless steel, the wine is bottled. Gluten-free and free from animal products. Sustainability Certification (RNCSSV). The naperão, a small piece of lace or embroidery, was a useful item in Portuguese homes, used to protect the velvet on the arms of sofas. Some even had ashtrays attached. The Vinho Verde Region is characterised by high rainfall and lush vegetation; mountains and valleys give way to vineyards stretching all the way to the Atlantic, the birthplace of wines that are unique in their aroma, freshness and minerality.
Tasting Notes
It has a citrus colour and a distinctly floral aroma, with notes of citrus fruit and wood. It is a smooth and harmonious wine, with a slight effervescence, excellent freshness and an intense flavour.
Pairing Recommendation
Pairings: Chicken Wrap, Hake Ceviche, Grilled Shrimp, Duck à l'Orange, Salmon Nigiri. Serve at 6–8 °C.