Adega de Moncao Vinho Verde Escolha 2024A classic crisp Vinho Verde, with juicy pear fruit and hint of a spritz. This is made by a co operative of growers founded in 1958, dedicated to making authentic wines in northern Portugal for affordable prices. A blend of half each Alvarinho (Albarino in Portuguese) and Trajadura, it has lovely clean acidity and plenty of soft orchard and stone fruits. The subtle petillance adds another dimension to the mouthfeel, enhancing its refreshing character.

fully ripened addition provides luscious red fruits while not overshadowing the freshness of Chardonnay

combined with the limestone soils and Atlantic influence

revealing a medley of tropical flavours

as they once said in a famous story based in this area

Owned since 2001 by Irish couple Brenda and Lochlann Quinn

The hand picked grapes are left to soak for 4 days

tannin and flavour from the skins

mushroom risotto or hard cheeses

but also a wine to be enjoyed throughout a meal and works well with any light

a dosage of 9g/L imparts just the right touch of sweetness

Their Côtes du Rhône red belies both its lowly appellation status and its very sharp price tag

just below the Champeaux 1er Cru