Avesso Superior

 

Region

”Vinho Verde” Region
Sub-Region of Amarante
Portugal

Soil

Granitic

SUN EXPOSURE

South (Predominantly)

Position

Slight declining gradient (48%)

Technical File

TASTING NOTES

Citric wine reveals notes of green tea, plums, apricot and a touch of orange-tree flower. Its density and balance in the mouth, and its balance and freshness make it a distinct and exceptional wine.

WINEMAKERS

José Manuel Antunes, Fernando Moura, António Sousa

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 Superior 2020
. Gold – Os Melhores Verdes 2022
. 17 Points– Revista de Vinhos (June 2022)
. 16.5 Points– Revista de Vinhos Grandes Escolhas (May 2022)

Casa de Vilacetinho Avesso Superior 2018
. Honor – Os Melhores Verdes 2021

Casa de Vilacetinho Avesso Superior 2018
. Honor – Os Melhores Verdes 2020

 Casa de Vilacetinho Avesso Superior 2017
. Honor – Os Melhores Verdes 2020

Casa de Vilacetinho Avesso Colheita Seleccionada 2015
. Honor – Os Melhores Verdes 2020

Casa de Vilacetinho Avesso Superior 2018
. 50 Best Summer Wines by André Ribeirinho
. 50 Best Values by André Ribeirinho
. 17pts Revista de Vinho Grandes Escolhas (Luis Lopes)
. Honor – Os Melhores Verdes 2019
. Boa Escolha – Revista de Vinho Grandes Escolhas

 Casa de Vilacetinho Avesso Superior 2017
. Honor – Os Melhores Verdes 2019

Casa de Vilacetinho Avesso Colheita Seleccionada 2015
. Honor – Os Melhores Verdes 2019

Casa de Vilacetinho Avesso Colheita Seleccionada 2013
. Honor – Os Melhores Verdes 2019

Casa de Vilacetinho Avesso Superior 2016
. Gold – Sakura Wine Challenge
. 17pts – Revista de Vinhos

Casa de Vilacetinho Avesso Superior 2017
.
Gold – Os Melhores Verdes 2018 by CVRVV (Avesso grape varietal)
. Boa Escolha – Revista de Vinho Grandes Escolhas

Casa de Vilacetinho Avesso Colheita Seleccionada 2013
.
Gold – Os Melhores Verdes 2018 by (Vintage ≤ 2015)

Casa de Vilacetinho Avesso Superior 2016
. Honor – Os Melhores Verdes 2017 – CVRVV

Casa de Vilacetinho Selected Harvest Avesso 2015
.
Honor – Os Melhores Verdes 2016 – CVRVV
. Silver – Decanter World Wine Awards 2016
. Gold – Concurso Rota dos Vinhos do Marco 2016

Casa de Vilacetinho Selected Harvest Avesso 2014
.
Honor – Os Melhores Verdes 2015 – CVRVV
. Silver – Decanter World Wine Awards 2015

Casa de Vilacetinho Selected Harvest Avesso 2013
. Silver – Concours Mondial de Bruxelles
. Bronze – Decanter World Wine Awards
. Honourable Mention – Comissão de Viticultura da Região dos Vinhos Verdes (CVRVV)

 

Casa de Vilacetinho Selected Harvest Avesso 2012
Silver – International Wine Challenge (IWC)
Silver – Concours Mondial de Bruxelles
Honor – Comissão de Viticultura da Região dos Vinhos Verdes (CVRVV)
Wine Enthusiast – 89 Pontos
The Wine Advocate / Robert Parker – 88 Pontos

Casa de Vilacetinho Selected Harvest Avesso 2011
Bronze Medal – International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC)
Honrable Mention – Comissão de Viticultura da Região dos Vinhos Verdes (CVRVV)
Merit – Concurso Nacional de Vinhos Engarrafados (CNVE)

Casa de Vilacetinho Selected Harvest Avesso 2010
. Silver Medal – Rotary Club de Vila Verde

Casa de Vilacetinho Selected Harvest Avesso 2009
. Honrable Mention – Comissão de Viticultura da Região dos Vinhos Verdes (CVRVV)
. Merit Diploma – Concurso Nacional de Vinhos Engarrafados (CNVE)

In 2004
the wine Casa de Vilacetinho 2003 is attributed by the competition promoted by the Comisssão de Viticultura da Região dos Vinhos Verdes (CVRVV) with a ‘Verde’ Honour Medal and with the award of excellence to the wines of small production to the ‘Vinho Verde’ Casa de Vilacetinho Selected Harvest 2003. In that same year, the Rotary Club of Vila Verde awards two Gold Medals to both wines Casa de Vilacetinho 2003 and Casa de Vilacetinho Selected Harvest 2003.

CONTACTS

 

Casa de Vilacetinho

Vilacetinho
4575-073 Alpendorada
Portugal

Tel: (+351) 255 619 744
Fax: (+351) 255 611 000

www.casadevilacetinho.pt
info@casadevilacetinho.pt

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