Vidigal 2022 Vinho Verde

Producer Info

• Vidigal is a medium-sized winery based in Leiria focused on interesting, flavorful wines from the regions of Dão, Lisboa, and Vinho Verde.
• Owner António Lopes is as hands-on as they come, and spends most of his time side by side in the cellar with his two winemakers Antonio Ventura and Rafael Neuparth.

About the Wine

• Unique in the category as this example is bone dry and vintaged.
• A slight spritz makes this fun and refreshing. Also low alcohol for those looking to cut back.
• Vidigal was recently The New York Times/Eric Asimov’s most highly recommended Vinho Verde!

Vintage: 2022 | Wine Type: White Wine
Varietal: 50% Loureiro, 40% Trajadura, 10% Arinto
Origin: Portugal | Appellation: Vinho Verde D.O.C.
Elaboration:  Hand picked in small bins. Chilling, crushing and then a soft pressing. Fermentation in stainless steel with temperature control. Unoaked.
Winemaker: Antonio Mendes Lopes, Antonio Ventura, Rafael Neuparth, and Arnaldo Simoes  

Tasting Notes

Pale citrine in color with a slight greenish tinge.  Fruity aromas with tropical fruit and floral notes. Pleasant mouth with a slight effervescence and sweetness that combines well with the natural acidity.

Technical Data

Production: 10,000 cases | Alcohol: 9.5% | TA: 5.9 g/l | Residual Sugar:  12.6
g/l | pH: 3.18

Press & Points

2017 – 90 Points, WineX
2013 – 90 Points, BTI
#1 Vinho Verde, Tasting Panel Pick – New York Times – June 2013