Encostas do Lima
Vinho Verde (Portugal)

The Estate
 Encostas do Lima is produced at Adega Cooperativa de Ponte de Lima, a beautiful small town with a Roman bridge and medieval towers.
The Vineyard
 Vinho Verde country is located in northeastern Portugal and is the largest demarcated wine region in Portugal (61,750 acres in size).  The six official sub-regions are: Moncão (Alvarinho country), Lima (our wine), Braza, Basto, Peņafiel and Amarante.  The maximum yield is 5.45 tons/acre (80 hectoliters/hectare).  Soils are poor with an underlying granite base.  Grapes used in the production of Vinho Verde are: Alvarinho, Rabigato, Loureiro, Batoca, Trajadura, Avesso, Pederņa, Azal.

The Wines



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2010 Vinho Verde, Encostas do Lima 12/750ml
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UPC code: 7 84585 00291 7
 Grape varieties: 80% Loureiro and 20% Trajadura
All Vinho Verde (or green wines – meaning young, not green in flavor) are the best in the first 18 months. The wine is fresh, crisp, lively with a touch of spritz.  With low alcohol, it is best as an aperitif or with seafood.  Definitely a summer drink.

"Pale golden silver color. Bright floral aromas of peaches, raspberry and honeysuckle with a soft, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a crisp, tart citrus and talc accented finish. A delightful sipper that is sure to please."
- Beverage Testing Institute - 90pts BEST BUY

WORLD WINE CHAMPIONSHIPS AWARD: Gold Medal

2009 Vinho Verde, Encostas do Lima 12/750ml
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UPC code: 7 84585 00291 7
Grape varieties: 80% Loureiro and 20% Trajadura
All Vinho Verde (or green wines – meaning young, not green in flavor) are the best in the first 18 months. The wine is fresh, crisp, lively with a touch of spritz.  With low alcohol, it is best as an aperitif or with seafood.  Definitely a summer drink.
National Retail Price: $9.99 / bottle