Name: Espiral Vinho Verde
Grape Variety: Alvarinho, Arinto, Azal, Avesso, Loureiro, Trajadura
Country of Origin: Portugal
Region of Origin: Vinho Verde, Minho, Portugal
Vintage Year: Non-Vintage
Price: $4.99
Critic Review: "The non-vintage Espiral Vinho Verde begins with a pleasing aroma of green apple, citrus (especially lemon and lime), a bit of bread dough and a touch of tropical fruit. Taking a sip reveals a crisp, simple and tasty wine of the porch pounder variety! It doesn't seem quite as bubbly as the last time we tried it several years ago, but that is actually a welcome change as we thought the bubbles were a bit overboard back then. It also has good acidity, just drink it cold as it loses some of its charm when it starts to warm up. The crisp, super refreshing finish leaves lots of sweet tart candy like notes on your lips." - Jon Thorson, Reverse Wine Snob 5/29/2020
Wine Folly Review: Wine Folly describes Vinho Verde wines to be "mouth-zapping" and "fizzy,"
something I definitely picked up on while trying this new wine to me. Like described in the "Beginner's
Guide To Vinho Verde" on the Wine Folly website, I would categorize this particular Vinho Verde as dry
with green fruit nodes. Vinho Verde is Portuguese for green wine, which definitely makes sense when
trying the wine as it has touches of green apple and melon in its flavor profile. The stated article also
informed me that Vinho Verde us artificially carbonated in most cases. This particular Vinho Verde had a
a nice sparkly finish probably from the winemaker's manipulation with carbonation.
something I definitely picked up on while trying this new wine to me. Like described in the "Beginner's
Guide To Vinho Verde" on the Wine Folly website, I would categorize this particular Vinho Verde as dry
with green fruit nodes. Vinho Verde is Portuguese for green wine, which definitely makes sense when
trying the wine as it has touches of green apple and melon in its flavor profile. The stated article also
informed me that Vinho Verde us artificially carbonated in most cases. This particular Vinho Verde had a
a nice sparkly finish probably from the winemaker's manipulation with carbonation.
My Review: As a lover of Sauvignon Blanc, I was excited to try Vinho Verde for the first time. I was
pleasantly surprised by the fresh and citrusy finish of this particular wine, and think it would be a great
choice for a hot summer day. Personally, I found it to be refreshingly tart and crisp. Although I really
enjoyed it, it did not pair the best with the chocolate I ate alongside it as the sweetness and tartness didn't
compliment each other well. Another aspect of this wine I really enjoyed was the slight carbonation. I
wasn't initially aware most Vinho Verde's were sparkling, but it definitely added a special effect with the
tart, citrusy flavor.
pleasantly surprised by the fresh and citrusy finish of this particular wine, and think it would be a great
choice for a hot summer day. Personally, I found it to be refreshingly tart and crisp. Although I really
enjoyed it, it did not pair the best with the chocolate I ate alongside it as the sweetness and tartness didn't
compliment each other well. Another aspect of this wine I really enjoyed was the slight carbonation. I
wasn't initially aware most Vinho Verde's were sparkling, but it definitely added a special effect with the
tart, citrusy flavor.
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