Tiroliro Branco Vinho Verde

Key characteristics:

Tiroliro Branco Vinho Verde is a vibrant and refreshing expression of Portugal’s renowned Vinho Verde region, known for its youthful exuberance and crisp character. It perfectly blends four indigenous grape varieties to create a wine that is both aromatic and delightfully fresh.

Tasting Notes:

• Variety: Loureiro, Arinto, Trajadura and Avesso
• Appearance: Bright citrine colour.
• Aroma: With a typical style from its Region, this wine offers excellent aromatic exuberance and freshness, often displaying floral and green fruit notes with hints of citrus.
• Taste: With a young and fruity profile, a slight touch of fresh grass gives some to the wine structure and elegance well combined with pleasant fruity flavours. Expect lively citrus acidity, crisp apple notes, and a light prickle on the tongue, creating a bright and refreshing aftertaste.
• Region: Vinho Verde, Portugal. This region, one of Portugal’s largest and oldest, is characterized by its cool, humid Atlantic maritime climate and predominantly granitic soils, contributing to the wine’s distinctive freshness and minerality.
• Pairing: Ideal as an aperitif or to pair with any type of fish, white meat, seafood, and salads. It also complements cheeses, olives, nuts, and lighter grilled chicken dishes beautifully.

Overall impression:

This wine offers a delightful and versatile drinking experience, perfect for those seeking a lively, fruit-forward white with a refreshing zest that truly captures the spirit of Vinho Verde.

Extra notes:

• Casa de Vila Verde, the esteemed producer, is one of the oldest estates in the Vinho Verde region, with a rich history of agricultural production documented since the 17th century, and the estate itself possibly dating back to the 12th or 13th century. It is recognized as a “Real Property of Public Interest” by the Portuguese State.
• The name “Vinho Verde” literally translates to “green wine,” referring to its youthful character rather than its color, and it is often enjoyed for its slight natural effervescence.