Quinta de Santa Cristina Vinho Verde

In the glass

Aroma: lime, white flower, green apple, fresh herb

Palate: citrus, soft spritz, saline lift, fresh acidity

Multi-varietal blend from 14 grape varieties cultivated at 400 metres altitude in Veade, Celorico de Basto. Bright, classic Vinho Verde freshness.

What it pairs with

• Bolinhos de bacalhau Find bolinhos de bacalhau on TableJourney →
  Fried salt cod and the wine's lime acidity balance cleanly.
• Grilled white fish
  Delicate fish and the wine's saline lift work in tandem.
• Polvo a lagareiro
  Olive-oil octopus needs the wine's bright acidity to balance fat.

History

The Garantia das Quintas agricultural company began commercial production at Quinta de Santa Cristina in 2004, restoring a centuries-old family property in Celorico de Basto. The estate won Best of Wine Tourism 2017 from the Great Wine Capitals organization.

1. 2004 — Garantia das Quintas Sociedade Agricola founded to commercialise Quinta de Santa Cristina wines
2. 2017 — Quinta de Santa Cristina wins Best of Wine Tourism from the Great Wine Capitals organization

Facts

Producer

Quinta de Santa Cristina

Grapes

Loureiro, Arinto, Avesso

Classification

Vinho Verde DOC, Basto

Oak

Stainless steel only, gentle pneumatic press, controlled fermentation

ABV

11.5%

Price

EUR 8 to 12 at retail

Drinking window

1 to 3 from vintage

First vintage

2004

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