Vidigal Vinho Verde 2023 750ml Orange and Aligoté — each pressed

and Aligoté — each pressed separately

and red chile flakes" on the palate

The result is fully dry despite its voluptuous texture — dark amber

served chilled — and it makes a quiet argument for what this grape can do when you stop trying to tame it

The 2023 offers surprising briskness for the vintage's warmth

Vidigal Vinho Verde 2023 750ml Orange and Aligoté — each pressedPORTUGAL : VIINHO VERDE : MINHO Loureiro, Trajadura and Arinto LIGHT BODIED, REFRESHING, LOW ABV, MOSTLY DRY W TOUCH OF SWEETNESS, SPRITZY, TROPICAL FRUIT, FLORAL, NO OAK ABV : 9. 5% RS : 12. 6 g L WINEMAKING : Hand picked in small bins. Chilling, crushing and then a soft pressing. Fermentation in stainless steel with temperature control. Unoaked. FARMING : Conventional PAIRING : Sushi (or use as a cocktail wine!)