The cooperative Adega de Moncao started out in 1958 with 25 growers while today they have more than 1,600. An enjoyable white wine full of fruity peach and apricot aromas, it is well balanced, persistent, smooth with a dry flavour. (12 x 75 cl)
Just outside Portugal's most northerly town of Melgaco, and on the slopes above the Minho river, Antonio Cerdeira illegally planted 4 hectares of Alvarinho in 1974. Following the necessary legal 'adjustments', he was able to release his first wine in 1982, and is now regarded as not just a leading Alvarinho maestro, but also one of Portugal's top vignerons. Around the village of Alvaredo, the estate has grown to 10 hectares, making a heady 4000 cases per year. This wine is 100% Albarino, or as the grape is known locally Alvarinho, and is showing signs of classic Alvarinho with intense grapey, mango, and passionfruit aromas that introduce a complex array of firm flavours and fine acidity. This wine finishes with a fruity lingering aftertaste. (6 x 75 cl)
Casa de Cello is a family's wine grower business for 4 generations and this wine is a blend of Avesso and Loureiro. This portuguese white conveys the customary pear and apple fruit aromas, with a touch of floral and green notes. Lovely succulent fruit on the palate, with lots of lemon and dry, appley qualities and very dry, pithy lemon finish. (6 x 75 cl)