by Andrew Chalk
This is an ideal alternative to sauvignon blanc. It is actually a blend of four indigineous grapes (rabigato 30%, viosinho 30%, arinto20%, gouveio 20%). That means it brings the same high acid, non-fruit intensive qualities to the palate as sauvignon blanc but with a different set of flavors, adding variety to the wine selection.
As an expression this is a very good wine and solid value. I would serve it with the usual poultry or white fish, but also Thai or Vietnamese food. I bet, say, lemongrass or ginger flavors are copacetic with this wine.
NAME: | Vale do Bonfim 2022 Blanco, Douro, Portugal ($15) |
COMMENTS | |
APPEARANCE | |
Clarity | clear |
Intensity | Medium |
Color | Lemon |
NOSE | |
Condition | clean |
Intensity | Medium plus |
Aroma Characteristics | Meyer lemon, white peach, green apple, herbacious, white flowers, chalk |
PALATE | |
Sweetness | dry |
Acidity | Medium plus |
Tannin | |
Alcohol | Medium |
Body | Medium |
Flavor intensity | Medium plus |
Flavor characterstics | Meyer lemon, white peach, green apple, herbacious, white flowers, minerality |
Other observations | |
Finish | Medium plus |
Quality Assessment | Very good |
Bottle aging | Not suitable |
Sample.
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