Nortico Alvarinho Reserva 2021
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"Nortico Alvarinho Reserva 2021
About the producer:
Nortico is a Portuguese winery focused on highlighting the purity, freshness, and elegance of northern Portugal’s native varieties. The Reserva designation reflects careful vineyard selection and extended aging to enhance complexity and depth.
About the region:
Produced in Vinho Verde, northwest Portugal, a cool Atlantic-influenced region with granite soils. The climate preserves natural acidity and aromatic intensity, allowing Alvarinho to develop both freshness and depth.
About the grape variety:
100% Alvarinho (Albariño), celebrated for its aromatic richness, bright citrus and stone fruit notes, and vibrant structure.
Style and tasting note:
Nortico Alvarinho Reserva 2021 is expressive and elegant, with aromas of white peach, green apple, lemon zest, and subtle floral hints. The palate is balanced and lively, offering crisp acidity, minerality, and a persistent, refined finish.
Trivia:
Alvarinho is considered the flagship grape of Vinho Verde, capable of producing wines with both immediate freshness and aging potential, especially when crafted as a Reserva."
