Planting Alvarinho in the Lisboa region, many miles south of its native Minho, could be risky. But winemaker José Neiva Correia took a chance on the ocean-climate similarities and the result is a wine that's as fresh and crisp as possible. Citrus, green plums and lively acidity all come together in a wine that has a bright, spicy aftertaste.
Planting Alvarinho in the Lisboa region, many miles south of its native Minho, could be risky. But winemaker José Neiva Correia took a chance on the ocean-climate similarities and the result is a wine that's as fresh and crisp as possible. Citrus, green plums and lively acidity all come together in a wine that has a bright, spicy aftertaste.
Planting Alvarinho in the Lisboa region, many miles south of its native Minho, could be risky. But winemaker José Neiva Correia took a chance on the ocean-climate similarities and the result is a wine that's as fresh and crisp as possible. Citrus, green plums and lively acidity all come together in a wine that has a bright, spicy aftertaste.
Planting Alvarinho in the Lisboa region, many miles south of its native Minho, could be risky. But winemaker José Neiva Correia took a chance on the ocean-climate similarities and the result is a wine that's as fresh and crisp as possible. Citrus, green plums and lively acidity all come together in a wine that has a bright, spicy aftertaste.