Quinta de Linhares
Reserva Avesso 2020 • Vinho Verde DOC
"The nobility of Avesso: a reserva white with great structure and complexity, where Atlantic freshness meets unctuous maturity and a deep mineral character."
Portuguese Power and Elegance
Quinta de Linhares Reserva Avesso represents the most serious and gastronomic side of the Sousa region. Unlike light and vibrant Vinho Verdes, this Avesso single-varietal is born from granitic soils and undergoes extended 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 using the battonage technique.
- Alcohol Content: 13.0% ABV.
- Presentation: 750 ml.
2. Sommelier's Notes
Appearance: Intense straw yellow color with bright golden flashes that anticipate its maturity.
Nose: A complex bouquet of ripe stone fruit (peach, nectarine) and evolved citrus, wrapped in notes of dried herbs and a highly elegant smoky mineral background.
Palate: Broad and enveloping entry. The unctuous texture is surprising, masterfully balanced by a firm and vibrant acidity. The finish is extraordinarily persistent, leaving a clean, saline trace.
3. Style Analysis
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PROFILE (VERY DRY) [ ● ○ ○ ○ ○ ]
4. Pairing and Moments
Seafood Gastronomy: A white wine ideal for fatty fish such as baked cod, grilled salmon, seared tuna, or rock shellfish.
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 tasting of cellar-worthy whites or a high-level gastronomic celebration.
5. The Power of the Avesso Variety
The Avesso variety is Portugal's hidden gem. Known for being "difficult" to grow but "sublime" in the glass, it reaches its zenith at Quinta de Linhares. This Reserva demonstrates that Vinho Verde can compete with the great white wines of the world 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.