Casa do Barroso, Alvarinho Barrica

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White Wine
Vinho Verde, 2022
75CL / 1.272 bottled

25,92 €

*Member Price: € 23,33

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Alvarinho

White Wine

12.6%

12-14º

What The Fellas Say

Imagine being wrapped in slices of melon, spritzed with orange flower and lemon peel, then lovingly placed in an old oak barrel and turned over very slowly once a month for a year. You’d end up just like this limited edition Alvarinho: deliciously, delicately full of fruit and citrus, mellow around the edges, elegantly preserverd and packing a punch. They only make about 1200 bottles of this delicacy, from a tiny plot of 0.7 hectares, and only in exceptional years. So drink it while you can!

What The Sommelier Says

Casa do Barroso Alvarinho Barrica shows a bright golden hue with green reflections. The nose reveals ripe stone fruit, citrus peel, and delicate toasted notes from oak aging. On the palate, it combines fresh acidity with a creamy texture, unfolding layers of orchard fruit, spice, and subtle vanilla. The finish is long, balanced, and elegant, making this Alvarinho not only a gastronomic wine but also one with aging potential.

Pairs well with…

…roast quail with pear, a thick creamy linguine with truffles, classic New York cheesecake.

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About The Winemakers

Casa do Barroso, built in 1730, is located in the small village of Cunhas in the parish of Vilar de Cunhas, Cabeceiras de Basto, in northern Portugal. It is located in a region characterized by poor granite soils and harsh geography, where smallholdings and agriculture predominate. In 2013, brothers, Jorge and Pedro Barroso, redeveloped the property into a beautiful casa do campo, and at the same time converted 6 hectares of unfertile land into vineyards, They now produce top quality and limited quantity wines with character and depth.

About The Winemakers

Region: Vinho Verde

Vinho Verde is known for its light, refreshing wines, known for their low alcohol content and slight effervescence. The soil is predominantly granite, which helps to retain moisture and gives the wines a unique minerality.