Alcohol: 9.5%
Grape(s): 40% Loureiro, 20% Trajadura, 20% Arinto, 20% Azal
Localization: DOC Vinho Verde, Portugal
Tasting Notes: Praia, which means "beach" in Portuguese, is a smooth, fresh wine with delicate and lovely fruity flavors. Slightly spritz, it is well-balanced and very refreshing.
Citric color, young and balanced, it has a smooth, delicate aroma characterized by notes of fresh fruit. In the mouth, it presents a fresh and vibrant taste. Its greatness lies in its simplicity and versatility.
Notes: Grapes are pressed at low pressures. The must is clarified and fermented at controlled temperatures with selected yeasts. Before bottling, the wine is filtered and cold-stabilized. No oak.
Food pairing: The wine is ideal as an aperitif or throughout a meal, especially with fish, seafood, white meat, and salads. Due to its freshness, it is particularly pleasant in a relaxed and informal ambiance.
The Domain: Aveleda S.A. is a family-owned company the Guedes family has managed for over three centuries. The first records of the sale of bottled wine date back to 1870 with Manuel Pedro Guedes (1837-1899), who was known for his strong enterprising spirit and believed to be the founder of the business as we know it today.
Today the Guedes family still owns 100% of the company, always committed to maintaining this family legacy that spans several generations. Manuel’s son, Fernando Guedes da Silva da Fonseca (1871-1946), continued his father's work, significantly increasing the production capacity at the estate. He had 7 children, and Roberto Van-Zeller Guedes (1899-1966) led the family business, dedicating his whole life to working at Aveleda. The 4th generation includes the six children of Roberto - Fernando, Luís, António, Maria Isabel, Maria Helena and Roberto – who manage the company today.
A market leader in the Vinho Verde Region, Aveleda is one of the largest wine producers in Portugal and exports over half of its output to 60 countries across the globe. The family owns 120 hectares (296.4 acres) of vines. The ancient vines hanging on trees were replaced by trellised vines on wires.
