Wine Tour in Braga with Vinho Verde Tasting and snacks
Wine Tour of the historic area of the city of Braga, which may include a visit to the Monastery of Tibães. Accompanied by a tasting of Vinho Verde wines that are uniqu...
Structure
Drinking window
Best 0 to 3 years from vintage.
vintage0 yrs3 yrs8 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: green apple, white peach, lemon, tropical fruit
Palate: citrus, soft fruit, racy acidity, clean close
Quinta da Lixa's classic Vinho Verde blend: Loureiro-Arinto-Trajadura over a racy frame, sold widely as the everyday Vinho Verde.
What it pairs with
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Bolinhos de bacalhau
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Salt-cod fritters need a fresh racy Vinho Verde; the wine cuts the oil cleanly. -
Caldo verde
Galego-cabbage soup wants a light, fresh white; the racy acidity keeps the broth front-and-centre. -
Grilled sardines
High-acid Vinho Verde is the textbook sardinhas grelhadas match. -
Summer picnic
Low-alcohol Vinho Verde is the textbook beach and picnic pour.
History
The Quinta da Lixa Escolha Branco is the estate's high-volume entry-level Vinho Verde blend, balanced for the export market and widely distributed across Portuguese supermarkets.
- 1998: Quinta da Lixa Escolha Branco launched as the entry-level Vinho Verde blend
Facts
- Producer
- Quinta da Lixa · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Loureiro, Arinto, Trajadura
- Classification
- DOC Vinho Verde
- Oak
- Stainless steel; brief lees
- ABV
- 11.0%
- Price
- EUR 7 to 11 at retail
- Drinking window
- 0-3 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1998
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Quinta da Lixa Escolha Branco
What does Quinta da Lixa Escolha taste like?
Green apple, white peach, lemon and tropical fruit on the nose; citrus, soft fruit, racy acidity and a clean close on the palate. Light-bodied with high acidity and a medium refreshing finish.
When should I drink it?
Drink within 0 to 3 years of vintage. Built for youthful freshness; serve chilled at 6 to 8 degrees Celsius.
What grapes are in the blend?
The classic Vinho Verde blend of Loureiro, Arinto (Pedernã) and Trajadura, each contributing a different aromatic and structural element.
What food pairs with it?
Bolinhos de bacalhau, caldo verde, grilled sardines and summer picnic spreads. The textbook everyday Vinho Verde for Atlantic-Portuguese cuisine.
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