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Aveleda Alvarinho 2021 Wine Review

Aveleda Alvarinho 2021

Aveleda Alvarinho 2021

Vinho Regional Minho, Minho, Portugal

Community Score:90/100

Community Reviews: 2

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Price: $15.95

Drink: 2022-2023

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 12%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: White Wine


Winery: Aveleda

Agent: Philippe Dandurand Wines Ltd.

Natalie's Score: 91/100

A lovely Alvarinho from Aveleda and great value at $16. Dry, light bodied, crisp with fresh apple, pear, herbs and briny mineral flavours creamy on the palate. This northern Portuguese white wine is a Colheita Selecionada, single vineyard special selection wine from the winery's estate vineyards from the Monção and Melgaço sub-region. Excellent now!

Alvarinho food pairings: fresh steamed shellfish, grilled sardines, fish tacos.

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This Aveleda Alvarinho 2021 was reviewed on November 19, 2022 by Natalie MacLean

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Reviews and Ratings

Jennifer Havers - WSET Level 3 rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

Light and crisp, with aromas of sweet lemon, fresh saline minerality, and a slight grassy hint. Reminds me of a rounded Sauvignon Blanc. Light bodied, medium acidity, rounded citrus notes on the palate and more grassy and mineral hints on the finish. Perfect to accompany any fresh seafood.

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