Structure

Bodylight
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 1 to 4 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs4 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

Light-bodiedHigh acidityDryMedium finish

What it pairs with

  • Grilled sardines
    Crisp acidity suits oily grilled fish.
  • Green salad with cheese
    Light body suits a fresh starter.
  • Seafood rice
    Bright acidity complements a brothy dish.

History

Aldeia is Howard's Folly's entry-tier white, made for easy drinking alongside the Estremoz visitor centre restaurant.

Facts

Producer
Howard's Folly · visiting guide
Grapes
Arinto, Antão Vaz
Oak
Stainless steel, no oak
ABV
12.5%
Price
EUR 9-13 at retail
Drinking window
1-4 from vintage

Frequently asked about Aldeia Branco

What does Aldeia Branco taste like?

Meaning 'village', Aldeia Branco is Howard's Folly's easy-drinking white, unoaked Arinto and Antão Vaz.

When should I drink Aldeia Branco?

Drink within 1-4 from vintage. Younger bottles benefit from 30-60 minutes of decanting; older ones should be poured carefully off any sediment.

What food pairs with Aldeia Branco?

Grilled sardines and Green salad with cheese are the strongest matches. Crisp acidity suits oily grilled fish.

What grapes are in Aldeia Branco?

Aldeia Branco is a blend of Arinto and Antão Vaz.

Tags

ant o vaz arinto drink young dry high acid light body old world price everyday still white value pick

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