Reviews & Ratings

2011 Quinta de la Rosa Portugal White "Estate White Wine"

Winery: Quinta de la Rosa

Vintage: 2011

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Estate White Wine"

Wine Category: Portugal White

Grape blend: 35% Viosinho, 35% Rabigato & Gouveio, Codega do Larinho among others

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Douro

State or country: Portugal

Price: $26

Cases produced: 916

KWG Score: 90.5 (based on 4 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (89)

Review date: May 8, 2013

Wine Review: This white gold colored white blend opens with a Green pear colored bouquet with hints of yellow grapefruit, tangerine, and wet stone. On the palate, this wine is medium to full bodied, slightly acidic and viscous. The flavor profile is a mineral infused green apple and green pear blend with notes of white pepper and a touch of clementine. The finish is dry and friendly. This wine would pair well with shellfish. Coquilles St. Jacques came to mind first. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: The terroir in the Douro is still largely unexplored and by making wines with balance, harmony and equilibrium from our vineyards, we try to enable the grapes to express themselves in the bottle. The La Rosa style is to make well defined wines without too much extraction, tannin or oak. Wines that are rich and full bodied whilst being fresh and lively with a good acidity. An ideal wine to accompany summer meals such as fish, salads and pasta or to drink it alone as an aperitif.

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