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Quinta da Aveleda

Quinta da Aveleda is an example of a successful family business. The Company dates from 1947, but the owners, the Guedes family, have committed themselves to the art of vine planting and wine making for more than three centuries. The premises are located in the heart of the Vinho Verde region and are named after the estate where the vines are grown - Aveleda, Sociedade Agrícola e Comercial da Quinta da Aveleda, S.A.

Aveleda is the leading Company in the Vinho Verde industry, producing also the famous Adega Velha cognac and Charamba, a red wine from the Douro region.

In Autumn 2007 the well-known and influential American magazine, Wine & Spirits, distinguished Aveleda by naming them one of the 100 'Wineries of the Year'. Find out more...

One of the great ambassadors of Portuguese wine throughout the world - Casal Garcia - is made here, and the annual production of Aveleda is circa 12 million bottles, 50% of which are exported to 50 different countries

Charamba was introduced about seven years ago and has won awards and acclaim throughout the world:

Silver medal at the Challenge International du Vin, in Bordeaux
Gold Medal by the Casa do Douro, Portugal
Awarded 85 points by Wine Enthusiast, USA
Awarded 86 points by Wine Spectator, USA

To find out more about Quinta da Aveleda visit their website at www.aveleda.pt

Wines

Casal Garcia Vinho Verde
Selected grape varieties are brought from the extensive vineyards of the Vinho Verde Region to the winery, to produce a smooth and fresh wine with a delicate aroma. It is the wine with the longest history at Aveleda and is easily identified by its blue label.
It is now well established throughout the world as a premier example of this famous style.
Press:
- Wine Enthusiast Magazine - Rated 85 points (December 2003 - Buying Guide), USA
- Wine & Spirits Magazine - "Good Value" (June 2002), USA
- Revista Vinhos Magazine - Rated 79 points (2002), Brazil
- Wine Enthusiast Magazine - Rated 84 points (Best of Year 2001), USA
- The Wall Street Journal - "Uncorking a cold one"
- The Boston Herald - "Pack a picnic basket with perfect summer wines"
- Portugal Magazine, August/September 2006 (Roz Cooper)
  
  This delicious, slightly sparkling, zingy white wine is one of the top-selling examples of this wine style in Portugal and it's easy to see why. With its retro 'lacy' label and easy to drink charm, this is the perfect wine to sip outdoors in the sun or perhaps with a dish of seriously fresh seafood.
Charamba Douro Red
A hearty full bodied wine with intense black fruit aromas and prune and dmason plum on the palate. Intense and complex, further ageing in the bottle will help this superb, typical Douro wine to evolve even more.
Press:
- Guía Peñin 2004 - Rated 85 points, Spain
- Wine Enthusiast Magazine - Rated 85 points (December 2003 - Buying Guide), USA
- Newsweek Magazine - Rated 86 points and classified as "Excellent Buy" (October 2003), USA
- Wine Spectator Magazine - Rated 86 points and classified as "Best Value" (May 2003), USA
- Portugal Magazine, August/September 2006 (Roz Cooper)
  
  Lively, modern and very affordable, this fun red epitomizes all the Douro producers are doing to make their wines ever more approachable. Serve with any tomato-based dish, or try it with a fish stew for an authentic Portuguese taste experience.
Quinta da Aveleda Vinho Verde
A top flight Vinho Verde, this harmonious wine has a fresh, fruity and delicately floral aroma, with hints of tropical fruits. On the palate Quinta da Aveleda presents a long and persistent finish.
Press:
- Wine Spectator USA April 2007 Rated 86 points "very bright and crunchy, with citrusy flavors and green apple and spice notes on the finish".
- Wine & Spirits Magazine - Rated 85 points (December 2003 - Buying Guide), USA
- Wine Enthusiast Magazine - Rated 84 points (December 2003 - Buying Guide), USA
- Wine & Spirits Magazine - Rated 86 points (August 2003), USA
- Wine Enthusiast Magazine - Rated 85 points (Best of Year 2001), USA
- GULA Magazine (one of the most prestigious Brazilian magazines) - "one of the best 30 white wine available for sale".
- Food and Travel (Kate Ennis)
  
  From Vinho Verde's second largest producer, this gives gentle citrus aromas and is appealingly clean and fresh. On the palate, it has good minerality, some tropical fruit flavours and enjoys a surprisingly long finish. The winemakers suggest it would pair well with sushi or Chinese dishes and I'll certainly give this a try.
- Portugal Magazine, August/September 2006 (Roz Cooper)
  
  A warmer, riper and more complex style of Vinho Verde, that would be a great match for fine fish such as turbot, bream or sea bass. Alternatively, serve with a chef's salad and some crusty bread for a perfect light lunch.

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