Aveleda GRINALDA Vinho Verde DOC

Approximately 150ha of estate vineyard are planted according to the most modern training and trellising techniques. The Quinta da Aveleda vineyards produce Loureiro and Trajadura varieties and other traditional grapes. This wine is complex, dry, fresh and mineral. The elegant presentation matches the delicate and smooth character of this dry, light wine, which is delicious served with fish, Italian cuisine or light meat dishes. (12 x 75 cl)

As this wine is made from one varietal, it is only produced in years in which Trajadura grapes are particularly well balanced and aromatic. The result is a bright, pale straw colour, well balanced with an intense floral aroma, dry on the mouth with a long finish. Bringing out its best with seafood, lighter fish and salads. (12 x 75 cl)

This varietal wine is produced in years in which Loureiro grapes are particularly well balanced and aromatic. It is fermented at controlled low temperatures, enhancing the complex and persistent aromas. The result is a bright, pale straw colour and well balanced wine, with an intense floral aroma, dry on the mouth and with a long finish.The wine is made from 100% Loureiro grapes. (12 x 75 cl)

Aveleda is presented in a very special way, in a slender bottle with a label that takes us back in time. It is produced in our winery with grapes from the Vinho Verde Region (12 x 75 cl)

Produced exclusively with Alvarinho grapes , this dry white wine presents a straw pale colour, a complex flowery aromas, with accents of peaches and tropical fruits. It's a very fresh and elegant wine with spicy citric fruit flavours. Cool but not overly chilled, to allow the flavours to open and develop. (6 x 75 cl)

It is unusual to get red wines from this area. This wine should be served well chilled, unlike other reds. (12 x 75 cl)

Selected grape varieties are brought from the extensive vineyards of the Vinho Verde Region to the winery, to produce a smooth and fresh wine with a delicate aroma. It is the wine with the longest history at Aveleda and is easily identified by its distinctive blue label depicting a typical scene of the Minho wine region. This wine is ideal as an aperitif or throughout a meal, especially with fish, seafood, game and salad. Due to its freshness, it is particularly pleasant in a relaxed and informal ambience. (12 x 75 cl)

Selected grape varieties are brought from the extensive vineyards of the Vinho Verde Region to our winery, to produce a smooth and fresh wine with a delicate aroma. It is the wine with the longest history at Aveleda and is easily identified by its blue label, which represents one of the magnificent embroideries of the Minho region. (12 x 37.5 cl)

The Franciscan monks were drawn to the site of this vineyard by the ancient spring of the 'Fonte da Vida' famous for it's healing powers since 1493. Through the ages there has been great change and the Quinta do Convento da Franqueira was built in the 1560's using stones taken from the nearby ruined castle of Faria, stronghold in the 14th century of Nuno Goncalves, a portuguese hero. More recently in 1965 it was bought by an englishman, Brian Gallie who set about with enthusiasm to restore the, by then, dilapidated building. A talented draughtsman, he left such detailed drawings that today his son Piers is continuing the work that has turned Franqueira into a haven of timeless peace and subtle beauty. Today, the six hectare vineyard and modern winery produces the refreshing vinho verde 'Quinta da Franqueira' and Piers Gallie is always pleased to show guests round and explain how the wine is made. He uses the Trajadura and Loureiro grapes to produce a light, soft floral wine showing fresh green apple. (12 x 75 cl)