Wine Review - 2010 Quinta Da Aveleda Vinho Verde: Crisp And Light Portuguese White...Hey That Rhymes

This was a long weekend purchase and one we have tried previously but seeing as the weather is coming around we figured it would be a nice wine with dinner.  We really like the Vinho Verde wine which is not a grape it is literally translated as 'Green Wine'.  It is just that...a young green wine.  It is light and fruity and crisp and delicious.

It is a very pale light yellow, greenish colour (thus the name)...which is a little thin looking.

The nose is green as well though this time it is green fruits, light ones.  Kiwis and a little lime zest start things off with a nice Granny Smith apple undertone....see green.

When you taste this wine it becomes clear where the Verde comes from.  It is a crisp and tart wine like an apple that is three days from becoming ripe.  The way the skin puckers your lips is the way the wine acts when you taste it.  Pucker then a touch of sweetness then a nice crisp finish.  Very nice.

	Tasting Notes:	Score:
Sight (0-5)	Very pale yellow with a greenish tinge (cool bottle too)	4.0
Smell (0-5)	Green Apple and Kiwi with a hint of lime zest	4.0
Taste (0-10)	Light and crisp white with a great tartness to sugar ratio and well worth the $11 we spent locally	8.0
	Total:	16.0 / 20  (80%)

We will probably seek out more of these to try in comparison.  If you are looking to try Portuguese whites this one is a great place to start.  Give it a try.

Keep on drinking!

Chris & Shannon