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Structure
Drinking window
Best 1 to 5 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs5 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
Aroma: lime, white peach, honeysuckle, wet granite
Palate: citrus, stone fruit, mineral spine, saline finish
The Adega de Monção single-variety Alvarinho line Deu La Deu, named for the regional heroine. The cooperative's serious Alvarinho reference.
What it pairs with
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Atlantic shellfish platter
Saline citrus drive and stone fruit pair fresh crab and prawn. -
Polvo a feira
Pimenton-dusted octopus meets the wine's wet-granite register; high-acid drive cuts the olive oil. -
Caldo de mariscos
Shellfish broth pairs with the mineral spine; honeysuckle aromatics lift the dish. -
Sushi and sashimi
Mineral Alvarinho refreshes the palate against raw fish.
History
Deu La Deu is the Adega de Monção single-variety Alvarinho range, named for Deu-La-Deu Martins, the medieval heroine who defended Monção in 1369. The Reserva extension was awarded a Grande Medalha de Ouro at the Demarcated Wine Region Competition in June 2025.
- 1995: Deu La Deu Alvarinho launched as the Adega de Monção single-variety reference
- 2025: Deu La Deu Reserva awarded Grande Medalha de Ouro at the Demarcated Wine Region Competition
Facts
- Producer
- Adega Cooperativa de Monção · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Alvarinho (100%)
- Classification
- DOC Vinho Verde - Monção e Melgaço
- Oak
- Stainless steel; six months on fine lees
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 12 to 18 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-5 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1995
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Adega de Monção Deu La Deu Alvarinho
What does Deu La Deu taste like?
Lime, white peach, honeysuckle and wet granite on the nose; citrus, stone fruit, mineral spine and a saline finish on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a long mineral close.
Who was Deu-La-Deu Martins?
A medieval heroine who defended Monção against a Castilian siege in 1369 by throwing the town's last bread loaves over the walls to convince the besiegers that supplies were unlimited. Local legend and the namesake of the Adega de Monção single-variety Alvarinho line.
When should I drink it?
Drink within 1 to 5 years of vintage.
What food pairs with Deu La Deu?
Atlantic shellfish platters, polvo a feira, shellfish broth and sushi. The classic Alvarinho-shellfish pairing.
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