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Structure
Drinking window
Best 0 to 4 years from disgorgement.
disgorgement0 yrs4 yrs8 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: green apple, lemon zest, white flowers, lees
Palate: citrus, soft fruit, fine bead, saline close
Traditional-method Loureiro-Arinto sparkling from Quinta de Gomariz: green apple, lemon zest and white flowers over a saline close.
What it pairs with
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Oysters
Saline citrus drive and fine bead pair raw oysters; lees aromatics add depth. -
Smoked salmon canapes
Citrus and white-flower register partner cured fish; bubbles refresh between bites. -
Aperitif with almonds
Lemon zest and lees register pair roasted nuts; saline close keeps it dry. -
Bolinhos de bacalhau
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The wine's bubbles and citrus drive cut salt-cod fritter oils.
History
Quinta de Gomariz's traditional-method sparkling reflects the broader Vinho Verde Espumante trend of the 2010s, with Loureiro and Arinto delivering a fresh aromatic frame.
- 2010: Quinta de Gomariz Espumante Bruto launched as the estate's traditional-method sparkling
Facts
- Producer
- Quinta de Gomariz · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Loureiro, Arinto
- Classification
- DOC Vinho Verde
- Oak
- Stainless steel base wine; minimum 12 months on lees in bottle; brut dosage
- ABV
- 11.5%
- Price
- EUR 12 to 18 at retail
- Drinking window
- 0-4 from disgorgement
- First vintage
- 2010
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Quinta de Gomariz Espumante Bruto
What does Gomariz Espumante taste like?
Green apple, lemon zest, white flowers and lees on the nose; citrus, soft fruit, fine bead and a saline close on the palate. Light-bodied with high acidity and a medium clean finish.
When should I drink it?
Drink within 0 to 4 years from disgorgement. Serve chilled at 6 to 8 degrees Celsius.
What grapes are in this espumante?
A Loureiro-Arinto blend, traditional-method sparkling with a minimum 12 months on lees in bottle.
What food pairs with it?
Oysters, smoked salmon canapes, aperitif with almonds and salt-cod fritters.
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