Winery Encosta do Xisto - Colheita Seleccionada Alvarinho

Winery Encosta do XistoColheita Seleccionada Alvarinho

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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Colheita Seleccionada Alvarinho of Winery Encosta do Xisto is a white wine from the region of Minho.
In the mouth this white wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with appetizers and snacks, lean fish or shellfish.

Taste structure of the Colheita Seleccionada Alvarinho from the Winery Encosta do Xisto

Light
Bold
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Colheita Seleccionada Alvarinho of Winery Encosta do Xisto in the region of Minho is a with a nice freshness.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Colheita Seleccionada Alvarinho of Winery Encosta do Xisto in the region of Minho often reveals types of flavors of citrus fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Encosta do Xisto's Colheita Seleccionada Alvarinho.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Alvarinho

Lively, aromatic whites with cutting acidity and a slender mouth, featuring intense aromas of citrus, white peach, apricot, white flowers, passion fruit and iodised Atlantic saline notes. Tonic, long finish. The absolute star of the Monção e Melgaço sub-region (Vinho Verde DOC), it signs the finest Portuguese Vinho Verde. Also made as a single variety in the Douro. The Portuguese name for Galician Albariño, native to the northwest Iberian peninsula.

Last vintages of this wine

Colheita Seleccionada Alvarinho - 2016
In the top 100 of of Minho wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Colheita Seleccionada Alvarinho - 2014
In the top 100 of of Minho wines
Average rating: 3.311100
Colheita Seleccionada Alvarinho - 2013
In the top 100 of of Minho wines
Average rating: 3.411100
Colheita Seleccionada Alvarinho - 2011
In the top 100 of of Minho wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50
Colheita Seleccionada Alvarinho - 2010
In the top 100 of of Minho wines
Average rating: 2.6110.500
Colheita Seleccionada Alvarinho - 2009
In the top 100 of of Minho wines
Average rating: 2.7110.500
Colheita Seleccionada Alvarinho - 2008
In the top 100 of of Minho wines
Average rating: 3.111100

The best vintages of Colheita Seleccionada Alvarinho from Winery Encosta do Xisto are 2016, 2011, 2013, 2014 and 0.

Informations about the Winery Encosta do Xisto

The winery offers 8 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.4.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Minho

The Winery Encosta do Xisto is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 7 wines for sale in the of Minho to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Minho
In the top 15000 of of Portugal wines
In the top 900 of of Minho wines
In the top 75000 of white wines
In the top 300000 wines of the world

The wine region of Minho

Portugal's northernmost region, heart of Atlantic Vinho Verde. Signature lively, lightly sparkling whites with signature notes of citrus, green apple, white flowers, fresh herbs and a saline touch, thirst-quenching, low-alcohol palate — the sunshine wine par excellence. High-end star Alvarinho (peach, exotic fruits, minerality), floral Loureiro (laurel), ample Trajadura, taut Arinto, structured Avesso. Vinhão as lively red.

The word of the wine: Honest

A simple and pleasant wine, without any great quality and without any defects.

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