Adega de Moncao - Muralhas de Moncao 2022
Price: $15.99
Producer | Adega de Moncao |
Country | Portugal |
Region | Vinho Verde |
Varietal | White Blend |
Vintage | 2022 |
Sku | 32588 |
#41, Wine Spectator Top 100 Wines of 2023!
Adega de Moncao Description
Brilliant citrine in color. Predominantly fruity character, aiming to highlight the aromas of stone fruit resulting from the high percentage of the blend being Albarino. Balanced, persistent, chewy and dry.
Wine & Spirits: 91 Points
Wine Spectator: 90 Points
#41 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2023
In 1958, 25 winemakers formed the Adega Cooperativa e Regional de Monção. Today, there are more than 1,720 grapegrowers associated with the cooperative. Operating out of nortimestern Portugal's Minho region and within the prized subzone Monção e Melgaço, the winemakers successfully marry quality and value in this bright white. The Alvarinho (85%) and Trajadura (15%) grapes for this blend are sourced entirely from the area. It is then fermented in stainless steel and aged briefly in bottle prior to release.
Tasting Note: "There's a flinty underpinning to this fragrant white, which shows a succulent range of ripe apricot, blood orange, white blossoms, lemon peel and pickled ginger. Sleek and linear, with a hint of saline on the finish. Alvarinho and Trajadura. Drink now."