Broadbent Vinho Verde
Nearly 20 years and counting of this perennial favorite, no matter the season. Grown and produced in the Barcelos commune - the top area for Vinho Verde. Pear, slight spritz, quenching.
Country : Portugal
Region: Vinho Verde
Winemaker: Bartholomew Broadbent in collaboration with partners
Varietal Blend: 50% Loureiro, 40% Trajadura, & 10% Pedernã
Alcohol Content
9%
Total Acidity
7.1 g/L
Residual Sugar
1.2 g/L
Total Sulphur
< 250 mg/L
pH
2.92
HISTORY
Bartholomew Broadbent’s love for Portuguese wines stems from their
eminent drinkability, restrained alcohol levels and the balance which makes
them versatile enough to pair with all kinds of everyday dining. He was
looking to make wines which were friendly on the palate, yet with enough
quality to please the discriminating connoisseur, at an affordable price.
Since then, 20 years and counting, Broadbent has partnered with family
owned wineries around the globe to produce wines rich with the essence
of place and tradition. First launched in 2005, the Broadbent Vinho Verde
quickly earned a reputation as one of the finest Vinho Verdes available.
VINIFICATION and MATURATION
To make a proper Vinho Verde is to suppress the malolactic fermentation
and inject carbon dioxide at bottling to give the wine its characteristic
spritz. The wine is produced at Quinta de Azevedo in the Barcelos
commune— the top quality area for Vinho Verde production. Pneumatic
presses are used for gentle pressing to extract free run juice. A slow
fermentation takes place under controlled temperatures of 61°F, to protect
the character of the Loureiro grape. Broadbent uses a special yeast (QA21)
which gives a special character to the wine. This yeast was developed in
their vineyards, and is now used all over the world.
TASTING NOTES
The freshly sliced apple fruitiness combined with citrus acidity give this fruity wine an attractive lively
character. It is tangy, crisp and ready to drink.
ACCOLADES
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