*Disclaimer: I received this wine as a sample from a PR firm.
Last year around this time, I had the fortune of going to Portugal withEnoforum Wines to taste throughtheir portfolio and learn about Portuguese winemaking and culture. I had awonderful time and gained a great appreciation for all things Portuguese.Especially the wine. We drank a lot of wine. Particularly Vinho Verde. Now,whenever I have a Vinho Verde I think back to the trip and all the wonderfulmemories I have. With that in mind I opened the 2009 Grinalda VinhoVerde. It hails (obviously) from Portugal, clocked in at 11.5% alcohol byvolume, and had a real cork closure.
On the nose I got lemon, melon, citrus, pineapple, tropical notes, andflowers. I thought it smelled fresh and lively, the impression I got from VinhoVerdes while in Portugal. In the palate, tropical flavors dominated theprofile, with pineapple, green apple, citrus, and lime. I found it to be crisp,sprightly, and zesty. A lovely example of Vinho Verde.
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5:20 am on March 26th, 2011
Hey Renee-
Prior to visiting Portugal I was not a fan either. I didn’t understand the appeal. But the vinho verde in Portugal was totally different from anything I’d tasted off the shelf here. This one was much more in line with what I’d been able to try in Portugal.
Thanks for commenting!
6:04 am on March 26th, 2011
I have not had one that I have liked, usually they are weak and tasteless. Thanks for the post I will have to seek this one out and give the grape another chance.