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Casa Do Valle Grande Escolha 2011 Wine Review

Casa Do Valle Grande Escolha 2011

Casa Do Valle Grande Escolha 2011

D.O.C., Vinho Verde, Sub-Região De Basto, Portugal

Community Score:86/100

Community Reviews: 3

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Price: $14.95

Drink: Now

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.5%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: White Wine


Winery: Casa Do Valle

Agent: Carriage Trade Wines & Spirits

More Vintages: 2012 

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Holly Bruns rated this wine as 87/100 with the following review:

A lovely white with a big floral aroma complimented by some peach, and unripe pineapple. A little minerality and sweet spice add some complexity to the palate and a lively hit of lemon sees through the finish. It's fuller than most Vinho Verde wines with a smooth texture but some good acidity balances everything out.
Jane Staples - Certified Sommelier rated this wine as 86/100 with the following review:

It's already spring in Portugal, where this elegant Vinho Verde is produced. Floral and fruity, medium bodied with balanced acidity, it makes a lovely companion to grilled white fish and salad.
The 2010 vintage of this wine was #46 in Wine Enthusiast’s Top 100 Best Buys of 2011. Quite expressive floral and ripe citrus along with hints of sweetgrass and peach. Generous fruit, medium body and a smooth, creamy texture. This is Vinho Verde with some serious stuffing. Tangy lemon peel and a kiss of minerality on the finish. Source: Vintages Wine Panel

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