Altivo Vinho Verde

General information The Vinho Verde is a wine region in the north of Portugal, around the cities of Braga and Viana do Castelo and ending in Porto. The south of the region is along the Rio Douro; north along the river Minho. The Atlantic Ocean creates a temperate climate with abundant rainfall. The soil consists of granite with on the surface sand and humus. The Vinho Verde is Portugal’s largest DOC area and in export the most famous wine, after Porto. The name Vinho Verde does not refer to the green reflections that the white wine has, but to the fact that the green harvest takes place in the early summer and that the wines are brought to the market when they are young. Tasting notes Light yellow colour with green reflections. Citrus, gooseberries and grassy scents can be recognized in the nose. It is a fresh wine with flavours of freshly squeezed lime and lemon and a long fresh finish. Food pairing This wine can be served with oysters, smoked salmon, risotto with lemon, asparagus with lemon vinaigrette or just to drink by itself. Serve around 10 degrees Celsius.