Cascata Vinho Verde 2021

Vinho Verde DO

3.8 / 5 (65 reviews)

Vinho Verde today is one of Portugal's most exciting whites, the best singing with stony citrus freshness and delicate zingy fruit. Winemaker for Cascata is Vasco Martins. Here he weaves his magic with top Vinho Verde grapes to make this crisp white.

Beyond the Label

Tasting notes

White flowers, white pepper, very citrusy fresh, slight petillance

Aroma

Crisp, lemony, sherbet, floral and white pepper

Allergy information

Contains sulphites

More information

White - Dry
Loureiro-based blend
Portugal
Very pale straw
Vegetarian

10.0% ABV
7.5 Units
750.00 ml
30 June, 2024
Vegan

For a really appetising white, with a classic touch of spritz and only 11% ABV, reach for a bottle of Vinho Verde. Its style has evolved greatly since the ’70s, when winemakers would sweeten the wines for added appeal. Today they are super zingy fresh and dry, especially in the hands of the talented Vasco Martins. The region lies in Portugal's NW corner and, close to the Atlantic, is one of its dampest. This only adds to the thirst-quenching freshness of its whites. One of the area's top grapes is Loureiro, some call it the 'Riesling of Portugal'. It brings lemony finesse and minerality, while a little Trajadura adds ripe pear and blossom notes and Avesso, grapefruit, peach and almond. With its light spritz, it's great solo or with seafood.

"Terrific VV! Not such a big VV fan, but this was a cracker" Online Review
For the 2020 vintage