Winery / Producer: Vale Dos Santos (Recognized wine firm for its tireless work in rescuing and sophisticating native Iberian grape varieties).

Specific Origin: Baião Subregion, D.O.C. Vinho Verde, Minho Region, Portugal.

Varietal Composition: 100% Avesso.

Terroir and Climate: Vineyards cultivated on granitic slopes of Baião, a climatic transition zone that receives less direct Atlantic influence and greater continental shelter. This promotes optimal ripening, concentrating sugars and complex fruit aromas.

Vinification: Manual selected harvest. Immediate destemming and gentle pressing. Alcoholic fermentation at strictly controlled temperatures in stainless steel tanks, preserving the essential oils of the grape variety and its natural protective fizz.

Style: Young white with body, dry, intensely fruity, subtly glyceric, and with a delicate effervescence.

Alcohol Content: 12.5% Vol. (Excellent body structure and organoleptic balance).

Capacity: Traditional stylized 750 ml bottle.

SKU: POR-VALESANTOS-VERDE-AVESSO-750

Appearance: Exhibits an attractive bright straw yellow color with intense greenish reflections and slight golden glints. Clean, crystalline appearance and a subtle tear in the glass that indicates its good extract.

Nose: Exuberant, clean, and very expressive aromatic profile. It displays rich notes of ripe stone fruits (white peach, green mango) harmonized with hints of orange peel citrus and subtle floral notes of orange blossom. As it evolves in the glass, very elegant granitic mineral touches emerge.

Palate: The entry is broad, unctuous, and with a notable presence of fruit body. It quickly balances thanks to a lively citrus acidity and its characteristic and very fine spritz that provides a sparkling sensation. Dry, savory finish, with good persistence of ripe fruits and mineral reminiscences.

Precision Gastronomic Pairing: The noble body and integrated freshness of Avesso de Vale Dos Santos make it an excellent culinary ally. It pairs perfectly with substantial seafood such as grilled shrimp, fried calamari, Galician-style octopus, and seafood rice dishes. Its structure allows it to beautifully accompany fatty fish like salmon or traditional Portuguese cod. Within Mexican gastronomy, it is fantastic with Ensenada-style fish tacos, mixed ceviches with mango, chicken in mole verde, or seafood tostadas, where its subtle carbonation impeccably balances the unctuous textures of the dish.

Suggested Moments:

• Absolute Summer and Terrace Evenings: Served well chilled, it is a highly refined option to refresh warm days in gardens, on terraces, or by the pool, offering a broad and complex drink.
• Casual Business Lunches: Its sophisticated European profile, full mouthfeel, and dry character make it ideal for impressing corporate partners during a nimble and elegant executive meal.
• Special Intimate Celebrations: Perfect for welcome cocktails or select toasts where the goal is to offer an unusual international label that will surprise wine enthusiasts.
• Distinguished Gift for Oenophiles: A very intelligent gift to bring to the home of gourmet friends. As a single-varietal Avesso wine, it demonstrates selective taste and extensive knowledge of premium Portuguese viticulture.

What temperature is recommended for serving Vinho Verde Avesso Vale Dos Santos?

To fully enjoy its mouthfeel and the complexity of its ripe fruit aromas, it is recommended to serve it chilled, ideally between 8°C and 10°C. It is suggested to keep the bottle in a bucket with ice and water during service to preserve its freshness.

Is this Avesso white wine sweet or dry?

It is a completely dry white wine. Although its nose is very perfumed and exuberant with notes reminiscent of peaches and exotic fruits, on the palate it is straightforward, clean, and structured, without noticeable residual sugars.

What is the difference between the Avesso grape and the Albariño grape in Vinho Verde?

While Albariño stands out for its markedly high, vertical acidity and very citrus-saline notes, the Avesso grape cultivated in Baião provides greater body, a subtly higher natural alcohol content, less pungent acidity, and an aromatic profile leaning towards riper fruits and intense granitic mineral hints.

Does this Portuguese white wine have aging potential?

Thanks to the good structure and natural body provided by the Avesso grape from Vale Dos Santos, this wine maintains magnificently well in the bottle. It is recommended to consume it within 2 to 3 years after its harvest to appreciate its vibrant primary fruit expression.