Encostas de Baião NV, Vinho Verde DOC, Portugal

From: Vinho Verde DOC, Portugal Varietals: 65% Avesso, 30% Arinto, 5% Fernão Pires Tasting Notes: This wine has a crystalline appearance and intense aromas of lemon zest, grapefruit, mandarin orange, white flowers, and peach pit. The wine is elegant on the palate, showcasing crisp acidity and just a touch of Vinho Verde’s classic refreshing fizz, which punctuates the flavors of zesty lemon and grapefruit, Asian pear, and slight tropical notes. It should be noted that while this wine is refreshing and, yes, citrusy, there are more notes of white fruit like Asian pear, white peach, and Bosc pear than you may think… which ultimately means that if you love spritzy white wines but don’t want heartburn… this will be your new BFF.  Pairing: Fantastic as an aperitif, this wine also fairs wonderfully when paired with fish, poultry, salads, and Asian and Mediterranean delicacies and is a delightful companion to tapas. You could enjoy it with grilled white fish and veggies, a light pasta, sushi,