Pale straw color; citrus, lime, grapefruit on the nose; lime, grapefruit, white peach, honeydew melon on the palate.
Dry; fresh with bright acidity (3.39 pH). Simple wine, superb as any easy sipping accompaniment to fish and chicken dishes. No tannins, no oak or malolactic buttery. Pure play of Portuguese white grapes. Blend of 40% verdelho, 30% arinto, 30% antāo vaz. Fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel to preserve freshness and fruit play. Nice effort. Not sophisticated or deep, just delightful white wine that will complement fare and not compete for attention. 12.5% ABV
Adega Cooperativa de Redondo is a cooperative in the Alentejo region of Portugal. The website notes: “In the 1940s, vineyards in the Alentejo were weakened by a succession of pests (phylloxera, mildew, oidium) and by the government’s determination to implement cereal monoculture in the region. In the 1950s, the cooperative wineries emerged as a way of preserving and boosting the vine and wine, through the combined efforts of the producers. Founded in 1956 by 14 wine growers, Adega Cooperativa de Redondo was one of the first to be established, and played a decisive role in the rebirth and subsequent development of Alentejo wine from the outset, particularly from the 1980s onwards. Nowadays, Adega de Redondo brings together around 200 producers, representing more than 75% of the viticulture of the sub-region of Redondo, and is one of the largest and most dynamic cooperative wineries in Portugal.”
Adega Cooperativa de Redondo Porta Da Ravessa Special Edition Vinho Regional Alentejano Vinho Branco 2020 is simple, straightforward presentation of classic Portuguese white grapes. Exciting acidity, balanced, an easy-drinking everyday white wine at excellent price point. Pair with lighter fare—fish, sashimi & sushi; shellfish; poultry; pork. Works as an aperitif or with charcuterie board. Cheese—fresh, young cheese; goat cheese. $12
Adega Cooperativa de Redondo website
