Herdade Aldeia de Cima
Reserva Serra do Mendro Branco
Cima Corgo, Douro, Portugal
Deep brassy gold color. Nose has loads of yellow fruits and stony minerals (It’s a blend of 40% Antao Vaz, 30% Arinto, and 20% Alvariho grapes). Meadow flowers and a teensy bit of toastiness. In the mouth it’s ripe and deeply flavored, the fruit very low-toned. Tons of stony minerals. The texture is soft and broad. Acids are low-ish. Nice, lengthy finish. I don’t think this will age, but it’s really nice now.
Deep brassy gold color. Nose has loads of yellow fruits and stony minerals (It’s a blend of 40% Antao Vaz, 30% Arinto, and 20% Alvariho grapes). Meadow flowers and a teensy bit of toastiness. In the mouth it’s ripe and deeply flavored, the fruit very low-toned. Tons of stony minerals. The texture is soft and broad. Acids are low-ish. Nice, lengthy finish. I don’t think this will age, but it’s really nice now.
Aug 19th, 2023
I am not quite sure of the varietals in this blend. .  However, the fruit and the acidity is in near perfect harmony. A really nice tasting blanco from Portugal. 
I am not quite sure of the varietals in this blend. .  However, the fruit and the acidity is in near perfect harmony. A really nice tasting blanco from Portugal. 
Jun 28th, 2023
Lovely floral and white peach aromas up front, quite fruity with oily texture and excellent acidity, depth and balance, very fine!!
Lovely floral and white peach aromas up front, quite fruity with oily texture and excellent acidity, depth and balance, very fine!!
Jun 26th, 2023White Portuguese (Alentejo) “non-cert organic; blend of three indigenous white varietals.” Interesting profile with tart front of green/ yellow citrus/ apple then surprising rich ripe apricot and big minerals. Per Wine Advocate, “blend of 30% Arinto, 40% Antão Vaz and 20% Alvarinho, with the rest Roupeiro.”
White Portuguese (Alentejo) “non-cert organic; blend of three indigenous white varietals.” Interesting profile with tart front of green/ yellow citrus/ apple then surprising rich ripe apricot and big minerals. Per Wine Advocate, “blend of 30% Arinto, 40% Antão Vaz and 20% Alvarinho, with the rest Roupeiro.”
Jun 4th, 2023