In the glass

Medium-bodiedHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: green apple, lime peel, white flower, wet granite

Palate: citrus pith, stone fruit, fine mineral, crisp acidity

Estate Alvarinho from Coto, Alvaredo, Melgaco, the heart of the Moncao and Melgaco sub-region. Mineral, citrus-driven Vinho Verde with the producer's signature granite spine.

What it pairs with

  • Bacalhau a Gomes de Sa Find bacalhau a gomes de sa on TableJourney →
    Citrus pith and granite minerality cut salt cod and onion.
  • Shellfish platter
    Stone fruit and saline edge carry cold seafood.
  • Grilled bream
    Delicate white fish and the wine's saline lift work in tandem.

History

Quinta do Regueiro was established in 1988 with three hectares of Alvarinho at Coto, Alvaredo, in northernmost Melgaco. The brand was registered in 1999 with the first commercial harvest.

  1. 1988 — Quinta do Regueiro estate established with three hectares of Alvarinho
  2. 1999 — Brand registered and first commercial harvest released

Facts

Producer
Quinta do Regueiro
Grapes
Alvarinho (100%)
Classification
Vinho Verde DOC, Moncao e Melgaco
Oak
Stainless steel only, lees contact
ABV
12.5%
Price
EUR 13 to 18 at retail
Drinking window
2 to 8 from vintage
First vintage
1999

Frequently asked about Quinta do Regueiro Alvarinho

What does Quinta do Regueiro Alvarinho taste like?

Green apple, lime peel, white flower and wet granite on the nose; citrus pith, stone fruit, fine mineral and crisp acidity on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a long finish.

When should I drink Quinta do Regueiro Alvarinho?

Drink within 2 to 8 years of the vintage, chilled to 10 to 12C.

What food pairs with Quinta do Regueiro Alvarinho?

Bacalhau a Gomes de Sa, shellfish platters and grilled bream are all strong matches.

Where is Quinta do Regueiro Alvarinho made?

At Coto, Alvaredo, in Melgaco, the northernmost point of Portugal in the Moncao and Melgaco sub-region.

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