Orange Avesso Semente AB Valley 2024
Country
Portugal
Region
Minho
Producer
AB Valley Wines
Grape(s)
Avesso (100%)
Type
Orange
Style
Crisp
Oaked Style
Unoaked
Body Style
Light bodied
Dry/Sweet Style
Dry
Alcohol Content
12.5%
Closure Style
Cork
Organic/Biodynamic
No
Sustainable
Yes-sustainable practices
Vegetarian/Vegan
Vegetarian
Yes
Vegan
Yes
Allergens
Sulphites
Yes
Milk
No
Egg
No
Region
Portugal`s northern Atlantic coastal region of Minho shares much in common with it`s northern Spanish neighbour, Galicia.The Minho is a verdant green coastal region, often shrouded in mist, where the grey granite soils support a wide variety of fruits and vegetables and various localised grape varieties. There are around 60,000 hectares of vines planted in Minho. Many of these are dedicated to Vinho Verde, the country`s largest DOC.
Producer
AB Valley Wines was formed in 2016 by renowned winemaker Antonio Sousa and Bernardo Lencastre. Their idea was to make wines which showcase the indigenous grape varieties of the region with the terroir of Vinhos Verde`s sub region of Amarante. The terroir is ideal for grape growing; with warm conditions to favour the development of late-maturing varieties such as Azal and Avesso. AB Valley are passionate about exploring the potential of the native varieties and their knowledgeable team take opportunities to experiment.
Tasting Notes
This orange wine is made using the Avesso grape, which is native to the Vinho Verde and prized for its fresh acidity and citrus notes. The grapes are crushed and destemmed but then fermented on skins with seeds undergoing daily batonnage. It then remains in contact with skins for 200 days and goes through nature clarification with minimal intervention. The wine presents with a lovely orange colour and intense aromas of citrus peel and marmalade, with notes of warm spice and floral freshness on the palate.
Food
Pair with roasted vegetables, hard and semi-hard cheeses, or lamb dishes.
