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Caiu A Noite

Caiu A Noite
2020 Loureiro, Vinho Verde DOC

Pair this wine with:
Chicken Pasta

Category: Other Portuguese White

Date Tasted:
Country: Portugal
Alcohol: 9.5%
89 Points
Silver Medal
Highly Recommended
$10
Best Buy

Caiu A Noite
2020 Loureiro, Vinho Verde DOC

Pair this wine with:
Chicken Pasta

Category: Other Portuguese White

Date Tasted:
Country: Portugal
Alcohol: 9.5%
Emerald straw color. Fruity aromas and flavors of ripe pear, guanabana, taffy, banana, and coriander with a supple, vibrant, spritzy, dry-yet-fruity light body and a smooth, interesting, medium-length finish that exhibits accents of lime spritz and wet stone with no oak flavor. A joyous Vinho Verde with great citrusy pop and a mineral-driven finish.

Tasting Info

Wine Glass Style: Crisp & Lively Fruity Juicy & Smooth Non-Oaky
Aroma Aroma: ripe pear, guanabana, taffy, banana, and coriander
Taste Flavor: Same as aromas with accents of lime spritz and wet stone
Sweetness Sweetness: Dry-yet-Fruity
Enjoy Enjoy: on its own with food
Recipes Pairing: BBQ Chicken, Pad Thai Chicken, Chicken Fajitas
Bottom Line Bottom Line: A joyous Vinho Verde with great citrusy pop and a mineral-driven finish.

The Producer or Importer

Prestige Beverage Group

The Producer or  Importer
2300 Pilot Knob Road
Mendota Heights, MN 55120
USA
1 651-649-5823

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Besides Albariño, there are other notable white wines from Portugal. The most famous is Vine Verde ("green wine") made from several local white varieties, such as Arinto and Trajadurra in the northern province of Minho. These are light, refreshing whites with aromas of citrus, melon and nectarine. They are appealing, light white wines to be enjoyed fresh as a summer sipper or with light seafood or salads.

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