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WTN: Viosinho

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WTN: Viosinho

by Saina » Thu Mar 26, 2020 5:47 pm

Quinta de Ventozelo Viosinho 2018 - Douro DOC; 13,5% abv; 100% Viosinho; c.15€

Viosinho is a supposedly high-acid white grape used in e.g. white Port to bring structure. This, however, is a dry white. It has pretty neutral aromas: melon and citrus. Rich and broad on the palate, decent acidity but certainly doesn't seem high to me. I'm probably spoiled by too much cool climate stuff so maybe this is actually high acidity for such a warm region white. It's balanced but neutral, but it's not as interestingly neutral as, say, Muscadet. Perfectly enjoyable, balanced, fun even. Buy again? Probably not. At 15€ there are more interesting wines in the moderately acidic and neutral style that I think are more fun. But it is always interesting to try new grape varieties.
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Re: WTN: Viosinho

by Jenise » Fri Mar 27, 2020 3:00 pm

That grape hasn't crossed my path yet. I like your reasoning about being high acid for a warm climate, applies to a lot of the new world whites I'm surrounded by.
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Re: WTN: Viosinho

by Bob Parsons Alberta » Fri Mar 27, 2020 9:27 pm

I follow this winery..Ventozelo..their blended whites are great drinking.

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