In the glass
Aroma: lime, white peach, white flowers, wet stone
Palate: citrus, stone fruit, mineral spine, saline finish
Quinta da Lixa's serious single-variety Alvarinho from Monção e Melgaço sources. Pouco Comum means 'uncommon' in Portuguese.
What it pairs with
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Atlantic shellfish platter
Saline citrus drive and stone-fruit register partner crab, prawn and clam; mineral close picks up the iodine. -
Polvo a feira
Pimenton-dusted octopus meets the wine's wet-stone register; high-acid drive cuts the olive oil. -
Caldo de mariscos
Shellfish broth pairs with the mineral spine; the lime-and-white-flower aromatic register lifts the dish. -
Sushi and sashimi
High-acid mineral Alvarinho refreshes the palate against raw fish.
History
Quinta da Lixa is one of the largest family-owned Vinho Verde producers, based in Felgueiras since 1986 and run by the Carvalho Meireles family. The Pouco Comum range showcases serious single-variety bottlings within the larger portfolio.
- 1986 — Quinta da Lixa founded in Felgueiras by the Carvalho Meireles family
- 2010 — Pouco Comum range launched with a serious single-variety Alvarinho
Facts
- Producer
- Quinta da Lixa
- Grapes
- Alvarinho (100%)
- Classification
- DOC Vinho Verde - Monção e Melgaço
- Oak
- Stainless steel; six months on fine lees
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 14 to 20 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-6 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2010
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Quinta da Lixa Pouco Comum Alvarinho
What does Pouco Comum Alvarinho taste like?
Lime, white peach, white flowers and wet stone 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.
When should I drink it?
Drink within 1 to 6 years of vintage. Rewards two to three years in bottle as the citrus deepens.
What does Pouco Comum mean?
Pouco Comum means 'uncommon' in Portuguese, the name Quinta da Lixa uses for its serious single-variety range within the larger portfolio.
What food pairs with this Alvarinho?
Atlantic shellfish platters, polvo a feira, shellfish broth and sushi. The classic Alvarinho-shellfish pairing.