Reviews & Ratings

2016 Reguengo de Melgaco Portugal White "Alvarinho"

Winery: Reguengo de Melgaco

Vintage: 2016

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Alvarinho"

Wine Category: Portugal White

Grape blend: 100% Alvarinho

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Vinho Verde

State or country: Portugal

Price: $21

Cases produced: 5,834

KWG Score: 88.5 (based on 2 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (90)

Review date: May 4, 2018

Wine Review: This light yellow colored Alvarinho displays lots of tiny bubbles when poured. It opens with a yellow grapefruit with a hint of gooseberry and lily flower. On the palate, this wine is full bodied, slightly acidic and nicely coats your mouth. The flavor profile is a pleasant mineral infused lime with hints of yellow grapefruit. I also detect a hint of quinine. The finish is dry and its acidity and flavors have very nice length. This Alvarinho would pair very nicely with Nova Scotia steamed mussels. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Fresh with an intense fruity character. Very mineral wine with notes of apple, plums and peach combined with a dominant citrus-like profile. Well- structured, elegant and unctuous on the palate. A fantastic long and aromatic finish. Very good balance between acidity and dryness/sweetness although the wine almost doesn’t have residual sugar. This makes a wonderful pairing with fish and seafood main courses.

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