Quinta de Linhares
Reserva Avesso 2020 • Vinho Verde DOC
"The nobility of Avesso: a reserve white with great structure and complexity, where Atlantic freshness meets creamy ripeness and a deep mineral character."
Portuguese Power and Elegance
Quinta de Linhares Reserva Avesso represents the more serious and gastronomic side of the Sousa region. Unlike the light and vibrant Vinhos Verdes, this single-varietal Avesso comes from granitic soils and undergoes prolonged aging on fine lees. The result is a wine of astonishing verticality, with a silky texture and a mineral load that reflects the purity of the most exclusive Portuguese terroir.
1. Identity Profile
- Winery: Agri-Roncão (Quinta de Linhares).
- Origin: Sousa Subregion, Vinho Verde DOC, Portugal.
- Varietal: 100% Avesso.
- Aging: Fermentation and resting on fine lees with battonage technique.
- Alcohol Content: 13.0% Alc. Vol.
- Presentation: 750 ml.
2. Sommelier's Notes
Appearance: Intense straw yellow color with brilliant golden reflections that anticipate its maturity.
Nose: A complex bouquet of ripe stone fruit (peach, nectarine) and evolved citrus, enveloped in notes of dried herbs and an extremely elegant smoky mineral background.
Palate: Broad and enveloping entry. Its unctuous texture is surprising, masterfully balanced by a firm and vibrant acidity. The finish is extraordinarily persistent, leaving a saline and clean impression.
3. Style Analysis
BODY / RICHNESS [ ● ● ● ● ○ ]
STRUCTURAL COMPLEXITY [ ● ● ● ● ○ ]
AGING POTENTIAL [ ● ● ● ● ○ ]
PROFILE (VERY DRY) [ ● ○ ○ ○ ○ ]
4. Pairing and Occasions
Seafood Gastronomy: An ideal white for fatty fish like baked cod, grilled salmon, seared tuna, or rock seafood.
Poultry and White Meats: Organic chicken with herbs de Provence, pork loin in apple sauce, or creamy risottos.
Service: Enjoy between 10°C and 12°C. It is the perfect wine for a technical white wine tasting or a high-level gastronomic celebration.
5. The Power of the Avesso Variety
The Avesso variety is the hidden gem of Portugal. Known for being "difficult" to cultivate but "sublime" in the glass, at Quinta de Linhares it reaches its zenith. This Reserve demonstrates that Vinho Verde can compete with the world's great white wines in terms of structure and longevity, offering an experience that evolves from citrus freshness to the sumptuousness of honey and dried fruits over the years.
