Varanda conde Verde alvarinho/trajadura 2024

Varanda Conde Verde brings us this Vinho Verde from Portugal, a blend of Alvarinho and Trajadura from the 2024 vintage. About the grape — Alvarinho is a premium Portuguese white grape, the star of Vinho Verde, giving aromatic, crisp wines with peach, citrus and a saline freshness. Trajadura comes along for the ride as well — a Vinho Verde white grape adding body and gentle orchard fruit to fresh, crisp blends. Vinho Verde is meant to be drunk young and fresh — it's light, low in alcohol and often has a tiny, refreshing prickle of fizz. Portugal is a goldmine of native grapes, from the zippy whites of the green northwest to the muscular reds and legendary Ports of the Douro Valley. It's the ultimate chilled-aperitif wine, and a dream with seafood and light summer plates. Serve it well chilled.