In the glass
Aroma: white peach, orange blossom, lime, wet stone
Palate: stone fruit, citrus pith, fine mineral, fresh acidity
Single-varietal Alvarinho from the high-altitude Celorico de Basto vineyard. Mineral and stone-fruit driven with the estate's signature crisp acidity.
What it pairs with
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Bacalhau a Gomes de Sa
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Stone fruit and mineral lift sharpen the salt-cod base. -
Shellfish platter
Cold seafood and the wine's saline edge complement each other. -
Grilled bream
Delicate white fish and the wine's saline lift work in tandem.
History
The single-varietal Alvarinho was added as the estate's Alvarinho plantings reached commercial maturity, extending the range from the multi-varietal estate Vinho Verde.
- 2010 — Quinta de Santa Cristina Alvarinho added to the estate range
Facts
- Producer
- Quinta de Santa Cristina
- Grapes
- Alvarinho (100%)
- Classification
- Vinho Verde DOC
- Oak
- Stainless steel only, lees contact
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 11 to 15 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2 to 6 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2010
Frequently asked about Quinta de Santa Cristina Alvarinho
What does Quinta de Santa Cristina Alvarinho taste like?
White peach, orange blossom, lime and wet stone on the nose; stone fruit, citrus pith, fine mineral and fresh acidity on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a long finish.
When should I drink Quinta de Santa Cristina Alvarinho?
Drink within 2 to 6 years of the vintage, chilled to 10 to 12C.
What food pairs with Quinta de Santa Cristina Alvarinho?
Bacalhau a Gomes de Sa, shellfish platters and grilled bream are all strong matches.
Where is Quinta de Santa Cristina Alvarinho made?
At Veade, Celorico de Basto, at 400 metres altitude in the Basto sub-region of Vinho Verde.