Ponte da Barca Vinho Verde Rose 250ml

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Borraçal & Espadeiro & Vinhão | Portugal | France | Rose Wine | Adega Ponte da Barca | N.V. | 0,25 L | 9,5 %
About
Ponte da Barca Vinho Verde Rosé is a dry rosé wine, crafted from a blend of indigenous grape varieties such as Vinhão, Espadeiro, and Borraçal, sourced from the Vinho Verde region in northwest Portugal. This wine reflects the traditional winemaking practices of the region, known for producing light, refreshing wines with a slight effervescence that enhances their vibrant character. Ponte da Barca Vinho Verde Rosé is celebrated for its crisp, lively profile and its ability to capture the essence of the cool, verdant landscape of Vinho Verde.
Tasting notes

Tasting notes for Ponte da Barca Vinho Verde Rosé reveal a fresh bouquet of red berries, such as strawberries and raspberries, complemented by floral hints and a touch of citrus zest. On the palate, it offers a bright acidity and a light, spritzy texture, with flavors of red currant, watermelon, and a hint of lime, leading to a clean, refreshing finish. This rosé is noted for its balance, fruit-forward profile, and the characteristic light fizz that makes it particularly enjoyable.

Pairing

Ponte da Barca Vinho Verde Rosé pairs beautifully with a variety of light dishes, such as grilled shrimp, ceviche, or fresh salads, where its acidity and effervescence enhance the delicate flavors of the food. It also complements picnic fare, like charcuterie and soft cheeses, providing a refreshing contrast and elevating the overall dining experience with its crisp and fruity character.

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Vinho Verde is a well-known DOC in the Minho region of north-western Portugal. Each year it is responsible for vast quantities of straw-yellow, light-bodied, tangily tart wines produced from many thousands of small farms throughout the region. And amid the wash of white wine is the faint glimmer of ruby-tinged red Vinho Verde tinto – rarely seen outside Portugal.   A quantity of the wines made here are so fresh and youthful that they earn the moniker verde ('green'), which applies even to the reds. Although not sufficiently effervescent to be officially classed as sparkling wines, much white Vinho Verde has an obvious petillance. They are most often based on such classic Portuguese white-wine grapes as Arinto, Loureiro and Trajadura.   It isn't just the wine here that is green; the countryside is lush and leafy across much of Minho. Vines are grown in the majority of properties, whose average area is just a few acres. The tell-tale sign of a Vinho Verde vineyard is not just its diminutive size, but its upwards orientation: the density of viticulture here is such that most farmers train their vines on high pergolas, and even telephone poles.   The famous Douro river crosses the southern fifth of Minho, in the latter stages of its long journey from the hills of Castilla y Leon. Along this stretch of river, Port, the nation's most famous wine, is transported to the town of Porto from the Douro vineyards. Vinho Verde and port could barely be further apart on the spectrum of wine styles.
Portuguese wine is the result of traditions introduced to the region by ancient civilizations, such as the Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Greeks, and mostly the Romans. Portugal started to export its wines to Rome during the Roman Empire. Modern exports developed with trade to England after the Methuen Treaty in 1703. From this commerce a wide variety of wines started to be grown in Portugal. And, in 1758, one of the first wine-producing regions of the world, the Região Demarcada do Douro was created under the orientation of Marquis of Pombal, in the Douro Valley. Portugal has two wine-producing regions protected by UNESCO as World Heritage: the Douro Valley Wine Region (Douro Vinhateiro) and Pico Island Wine Region (Ilha do Pico Vinhateira). Portugal has a big variety of local kinds, producing a very wide variety of different wines with distinctive personality.