Avesso

<p>Quinta de Covela’s first-ever Vinho Verde. Edição Nacional, or National Edition, refers to the Avesso grape, 100% Portuguese and native to Covela’s sub-region. A dynamic, yet elegant Verde positioned alongside the best Alvarinhos and Loureiros. The wine maker is the famous Rui Cunha.Vines grown on granitic soils in a natural, south-facing amphitheatre on the north bank of the Douro river in the southeastern corner of the Vinho Verde region; The vines are grown organically and have cold winters and hot, dry summers, with a mix of continental climate and maritime influence.The grapes are selected with care, hand-picked plot-by-plot, allowing for the right grapes to be harvested at the right time. They are transported in small boxes and after crushing, spontaneous fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats. Only light filtration is carried outThe wine is a pale colour with hints of straw. Nose: Intense, yet delicate and complex. Citric fruit (grapefruit), floral, herbal, tree fruit and dried fruit (sweet almonds). Marked minerality and elegance. Palate: Dry, fresh acidity, excellent mouthfeel, elegant and long finish with lovely balanced acidity..An ideal wine to pair with grilled fish or seafood, and even sushi and sashimi. Its freshness and light-hearted character also make it a great wine to accompany starters or to be enjoyed al fresco as an aperitif in the company of family or friends. A perfect match for many Asian dishes.Avesso – The Wine Line</p>