Quinta da Raza Branco Vinho Verde DOC

Wine information: Located inland in the verdant Vinho Verde region, Quinta da Raza is the home and life of Jose Diogo and Mafalda Teixeira Coelho. Quinta da Raza has a unique terroir created by the gentle slopes and magnificent exposure to the sun. The soil benefits from its granite origins with areas of schist and clay. This is very unusual in Vinho Verde Region. It has a microclimate created by the mountains in the west and the valley of the Tamega river which, unlike the other rivers of the region does not run from East to West, but from Northeast to Southwest, which together prevent the influence of the Atlantic winds. Therefore, there is less rain and a greater temperature range. This means the vineyards are subject to more sun than perhaps other vineyards in the Vinho Verde Region, which are important factors for the development of the vines. Moreover, the average altitude of Quinta da Raza is 250 meters, which corresponds to the best average altitude suited for growing grapes. In 1999 / 2000, significant improvements were introduced in the cellar, including new oenological and storage equipment. A new cellar, situated in the middle of the Raza vineyard, is now taking its first steps and will come into operation for the 2011 harvest. Quinta da Raza Vinho Verde is a blend of Arinto and Azal. A classic Vinho Verde, with some gentle spritz and and medium / medium-dry. It boasts wonderful green-grassy freshness and is thoroughly moreish. It has a balanced acidity and a fruity fragrance with a grapefruit character. This wine is delicious served with shellfish, fish or light meals and salads. Incidentally, the bird which appears on the Raza labels is the Lesser Kestrel, locally called "Peneireiro"

 
     

Enter your e-mail address and click the button to opt into the Fareham Wine Cellar mailing list: