The first drop Portuguese white wine
Portugal is known for red wine and Port, but its whites are just as interesting: saline and fresh from the north, fragrant and surprisingly dry from the Douro. These are the whites from our drop.
Varna's house white. Douro, but dry.
A dry white blend of four Douro grapes from the valley of Port. Floral, fresh and remarkably long — Varna's house bottle for birthdays, parties and sushi.
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Moscatel that is not sweet. Still makes a statement.
Pure Moscatel Galego grown on granite and slate around Alijó. Grapefruit, lychee and lime; dry and mineral with a silky texture. The bottle for spicy curry or prawns.
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The best white grape with seafood. Full stop.
Hand-picked Alvarinho from slate soils. Nine months on the lees and nine in bottle. Jasmine and peach on the nose, velvety and creamy on the palate. Nelson's favourite with fish.
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The best known is Vinho Verde from the north-west, with Alvarinho as its top grape. The Douro makes fresh, mineral whites from grapes such as Viosinho, Rabigato and Gouveio.
