2020 Zarague Alvarinho

Zarague |Vinho Verde |Albarino
A terrific value introduction to the unique white wines of Northern Portugal from Sara Garrido Ramos.

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The 2020 Zarague Alvarinho from Vinho Verde, Portugal, is a perfect entry point into the fresh, vibrant white wines of the region.

Vinho Verde, located in the cool, rainy northwest of Portugal, is known for its fertile granite soils and challenging ripening conditions, which produce crisp, green wines. Zarague is a relatively new project spearheaded by Sara Garrido Ramos, who honed her winemaking skills in Australia before returning home to start Zarague. Plantings began in 2013, with the first Alvarinho (aka. 'Albarino') released in 2017.

The nose is extremely floral and fruity, while the palate is fresh and nicely balanced with hints of honeysuckle, grapefruit, and a core of citrusy acidity. It's delicate and vibrant and just a really easy-going drink.

A great match with seafood or light salads, and a terrific value introduction to the unique white wines of Northern Portugal.

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Horrible, unfortunately.

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Ken B.
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Fresh, ripe pears, slightly viscous a really great drinker from a variety also now being grown in Australia

Vinho Verde is the biggest DOC of Portugal, up in the cool, rainy, verdant north west. The vines grow in fertile, granite soils along rivers that flow from the mountains of the east to burst out into the ocean between golden surf beaches. Hard conditions for ripening result in a crunchy, fresh green wine style.

Zarague is a very recent project with Sara Garrido Ramos at the wheel. Sara spent time making wine in Australia before returning home to embark on Zarague. Planting began in 2013, increasing every year since. The first wine to be released was the 2017 Alvarinho. In 2018 another native variety, Loureira, was produced in small numbers.

Price Bracket $31 to $40
Type White
Body Medium Bodied
Variety Albarino
Country Portugal
Region Vinho Verde
Alcohol 13%
Size 750ml
Vintage 2020
Closure Cork

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