Quinta de Paços Alvarinho Vinho Verde Casa do Capitão-mor Monção e Melgaço

An Alvarinho from Monção. The fruit is destemmed and about 20% of the fruit is left to macerate in the must for 6 hours before the fermentation. Aged for 9 months in stainless steel, bottled early in the summer. 13% alcohol. Youthful herby green appearance. The nose feels very youthful and primary with aromas of ripe pear and pear drops, some juicy Fuji apple tones, a little bit of cantaloupe, light tropical fruit tones and a primary hint of exotic …