Vinho Verde, Minho, Portugal
I don't know why I think of sweet wine as old fogie wine, but I do. And by sweet, I mean off-dry, which is what this wine really is. It just seems like it would be right at home at a bingo game. This Portuguese white wine hits 9.5% abv, as is typical in Vinho Verde, but sweet is not typical. It may be sweet, but it still has plenty of zip in the freshness department. The sweetness, by the way, comes as fruit, not sugar, much like an off-dry Riesling. There are tangerines on the nose and pears on the palate, but don't sniff or swish for much too complexity. Chill it and have it on the porch, while yelling at those kids to get off the lawn.
I don't know why I think of sweet wine as old fogie wine, but I do. And by sweet, I mean off-dry, which is what this wine really is. It just seems like it would be right at home at a bingo game. This Portuguese white wine hits 9.5% abv, as is typical in Vinho Verde, but sweet is not typical. It may be sweet, but it still has plenty of zip in the freshness department. The sweetness, by the way, comes as fruit, not sugar, much like an off-dry Riesling. There are tangerines on the nose and pears on the palate, but don't sniff or swish for much too complexity. Chill it and have it on the porch, while yelling at those kids to get off the lawn.
All moscato folks should move onto this! Sweet, but in the same vain as Spatlese. Good acid
All moscato folks should move onto this! Sweet, but in the same vain as Spatlese. Good acid
Jun 25th, 2016
Lite and refreshing, slightly sweet. Perfect for easy days...
Lite and refreshing, slightly sweet. Perfect for easy days...
Feb 26th, 2020
Fresh, fruity & delicious sweet just like summer must be!
Fresh, fruity & delicious sweet just like summer must be!
Jul 23rd, 2016
Sweet enough to satisfy your mother yet crisp enough to keep you from sugar shock. Low alcohol. Perfect for your light weight friend that drinks too fast!
Sweet enough to satisfy your mother yet crisp enough to keep you from sugar shock. Low alcohol. Perfect for your light weight friend that drinks too fast!
May 18th, 2016
