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White grape

Avesso

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A Vinho Verde white reference for fuller texture and ripe fruit, particularly in warmer sheltered sites.

Aromatic palette

PeachPineapple

peach · orange · pineapple

Read the structure.

acidityCan balance ripe fruit
tanninLow without extended skin contact
bodyOften full for Vinho Verde
alcoholDepends on ripeness and wine style

What could you confuse it with?

Vinho Verde does not guarantee a light or spritzy Avesso wine.

In the vineyard

Warm, sheltered inland sites contrast with the more exposed coast.

Regional expressions

Portugal

Vinho Verde

Associated especially with sheltered Baião and nearby inland sectors.

Structure

Use the individual wine’s acidity, body and sweetness to refine the grape reference.

At the table

Serve chilled; allow fuller or mature examples to warm slightly in the glass.

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Cellar & service

Winemaking & development

Varietal whites can be broad and textured; acidity, lees work and maturity change their balance.

Service & ageing

Serve chilled; allow fuller or mature examples to warm slightly in the glass.

Pairing logic

Match acidity and texture to fish, vegetables or poultry; account for sauce and oak.