Vinho Verde - "green wine" - hails from Northern Portugal. Vinho Verde is comprised of nine sub-regions along the Douro Valley - these 9 areas each have their own unique microclimate, though they are all generally wet & rainy (thanks to the Douro & Minho rivers) and feature granite soils.
Vinho Verde makes up 30% of Portugal's wine production. These wines are characterized by a zippy acidity, low alcohol and light fizz. Most Vinho Verde wines are meant to be consumed young, in the first 18 months.
Lima Vinho Verde is a Meio Seco (off-dry) type of wine. It is a blend of mostly Loureiro (a close match to Riesling), Trajadura and Arinto. It shows interesting aromas of stone fruit, lime, juicy green apple and crisp pear. Fresh, juicy & lively with a touch of spritz. An incredible value for year-round drinking.
Best as an aperitif or with seafood. Also delicious with poultry and veal.
"This is labeled “medium dry,” but don’t let that deter you. Any sweetness is barely perceptible against the racy acidity and flavors and peaches, nectarines and limes. The blend is loureiro and trajadura. This winery makes two terroir-themed wines labeled Granite and Schist, reflecting the dominant soils of the region. They are worth seeking out."
- Washington Post (June 2023), Great Value - 2.5 stars
"The NV Encostas Do Lima Adamado Medium Dry Vinho Verde is beautiful, with a Riesling-like sense of minerality in its lime and citrus-driven profile. Medium-bodied and vibrant, with bright acidity,balancing sweetness, and a great finish, it's based on 90% Loureiro and the rest equal parts Trajadura and Arinto, brought up all in tank. It's a terrific value."
- Jeb Dunnuck (Importer Highlight: Fran Kysela ; July 2024), 89 pts
"A fruit-driven style of Vinho Verde, this emphasizes its pineapple, mango and papaya flavors, like a fruit salsa with a little salinity at the edge. Concentrated and pleasantly sweet, for grilled fish."
- Wine & Spirits Magazine (August 2021), 90 pts
- Wine & Spirits Magazine (Year’s Best Vinho Verdes, August 2020), 88 pts & Best Buy
Encostas do Lima is produced by the Adega Ponte de Lima. The Adega Ponte de Lima was founded in 1959. As its name suggests, it is located in beautiful Ponte ...
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