Region
”Vinho Verde” Region
Sub-Region of Amarante
Portugal
Soil
SUN EXPOSURE
South (Predominantly)
Position
Slight declining gradient (48%)
TASTING NOTES
Two of the most emblematic grape varieties of the Vinho Verde Region produce this citric wine with a fresh aroma that reveal lime and tropical fruits. Its freshness and minerality, associated to a relatively low acidity, make this wine one of the most refreshing and adaptive to the summer gastronomy.
WINEMAKERS
VINEYARDS
Casa de Vilacetinho is located in Alpendurada overlooking the River Douro and covers an estate with 30 hectares of vineyards which develop in a continuous and ordered manner in soils of granitic nature, with a predominantly South sun exposure, making it one of the most prosperous locales of the region set to the production of ‘Vinho Verde’.
AWARDS AND RATINGS
Casa de Vilacetinho Avesso & Azal 2016
. Gold – Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2017
. Bronze – Decanter World Wine Awards 2017
Casa de Vilacetinho Selected Harvest Azal 2013
. Gold – Comissão de Viticultura da Região dos Vinhos Verdes (CVRVV)
Casa de Vilacetinho Selected Harvest Azal 2012
. Gold – Comissão de Viticultura da Região dos Vinhos Verdes (CVRVV)
. Wine Enthusiast – 87 Pontos
. The Wine Advocate / Robert Parker – 86 Pontos
Casa de Vilacetinho Selected Harvest Azal 2009
. Silver – Comissão de Viticultura da Região dos Vinhos Verdes (CVRVV)