With a delightful 11.5% alcohol, costing under $14, and scoring 16 points on the Dionysian scale of a possible 20, the 2017 Vila Nova Vinho Verde has citrus, tropical, and crisp mineral notes. It is refreshing and easy to drink.
Like many Vinho Verde wines, it has a subtle spritz to increase its freshness. I let this one age a bit to see it develop and learn if it would hold up. We’re taught to drink them on release, but the do last a few years, and they do develop a bit more complexity in the taste.
The wine is imported by Quintessential of Napa, CA and should be sought out. The wine is perfect as a reception wine, an all purpose wine, so have it chilled and ready as guests arrive. In Vino Veritas.
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