Alentejo Wine and Cork from Évora
This tour is about two very important products for the Alentejo region: wine and cork. Come and discover the process from cork harvesting to the final bottle of wine. ...
Structure
Drinking window
Best 1 to 3 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs3 yrs8 yrs
Critic scores
No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.
In the glass
What it pairs with
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Grilled sardines
Bright acidity suits oily grilled fish. -
Alentejo cheese and olives
A refreshing counterpoint to salty starters. -
Seafood rice
Acidity lifts a brothy seafood dish.
History
Vidigueira is considered the historic home of Antão Vaz, and the local cooperative's varietal bottling draws on member growers across the sub-region.
Facts
- Producer
- Adega Cooperativa de Vidigueira, Cuba e Alvito · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Antão Vaz (100%)
- Classification
- DOC Alentejo (Vidigueira sub-region)
- Oak
- Stainless steel, no oak
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 6-9 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-3 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1990
Frequently asked about Vidigueira Antão Vaz
What does Vidigueira Antão Vaz taste like?
A single-varietal Antão Vaz from the cooperative's Vidigueira-area growers, showcasing the grape's home appellation with citrus and stone-fruit freshness.
When should I drink Vidigueira Antão Vaz?
Drink within 1-3 from vintage. Younger bottles benefit from 30-60 minutes of decanting; older ones should be poured carefully off any sediment.
What food pairs with Vidigueira Antão Vaz?
Grilled sardines and Alentejo cheese and olives are the strongest matches. Bright acidity suits oily grilled fish.
What classification does Vidigueira Antão Vaz have?
Vidigueira Antão Vaz is bottled under the DOC Alentejo (Vidigueira sub-region) designation.
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