In the glass
Aroma: green apple, lemon, white peach, spring flowers
Palate: citrus, soft fruit, light spritz, off-dry close
Aliança's classic Vinho Verde white from the Bairrada-based Caves Aliança group: low-alcohol, off-dry, light spritz, the entry Vinho Verde sold widely across Portugal.
What it pairs with
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Salt-cod fritters
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Light spritz and citrus drive cut fritter oils; off-dry close softens the salt. -
Spicy chicken wings
Off-dry residual sugar tames hot wing spice. -
Grilled sardines
Light spritz cuts grilled-sardine oils. -
Summer picnic
Low-alcohol Vinho Verde is a textbook picnic and beach pour.
History
Aliança Vinhos de Portugal is the Bairrada-based wine group that sources Vinho Verde fruit for its eponymous range. The Vinho Verde white has been in the portfolio since the late 1960s as the group's entry into the northern green-wine market.
- 1968 — Aliança Vinho Verde added to the Caves Aliança portfolio
Facts
- Producer
- Aliança Vinhos de Portugal
- Grapes
- Loureiro, Trajadura, Arinto
- Classification
- DOC Vinho Verde
- Oak
- Stainless steel; brief lees
- ABV
- 10.5%
- Price
- EUR 5 to 8 at retail
- Drinking window
- 0-2 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1968
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Aliança Vinho Verde Branco
What does Aliança Vinho Verde taste like?
Green apple, lemon, white peach and spring flowers on the nose; citrus, soft fruit, light spritz and an off-dry close on the palate. Light-bodied with high acidity and a medium refreshing finish.
Who makes Aliança Vinho Verde?
Aliança Vinhos de Portugal, the Bairrada-based wine group with portfolio across multiple Portuguese regions including Dão, Douro, Bairrada, Alentejo and Vinho Verde.
When should I drink it?
Drink within 0 to 2 years of vintage. Built for youthful freshness.
What food pairs with Aliança Vinho Verde?
Salt-cod fritters, spicy chicken wings, grilled sardines and summer picnic spreads.