Alianca Branco
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2023
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled sea bass, fresh oysters, garlic shrimp
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the lush, rain-kissed hills of northwest Portugal, the Aliana Vinho Verde Branco is a classic representation of the Vinho Verde DOC, crafted under the stewardship of the historic Aliana estate, which is part of the Bacalhoa portfolio. The region's unique granite-rich soils and Atlantic-influenced climate yield grapes with high natural acidity and vibrant freshness. This wine captures the traditional style of Vinho Verde: light-bodied, crisp, and characterized by a delicate, playful effervescence. Historically, this slight spritz was a natural byproduct of fermentation in the bottle, though today it is carefully preserved to maintain the wine's signature lively character. It stands as a tribute to the maritime heritage and breezy coastal lifestyle of northern Portugal.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1922 under the name João Pires & Filhos, Bacalhôa Vinhos de Portugal has grown into one of Portugal's most significant and pioneering wine enterprises. Modernized in the 1970s and subsequently acquired by arts patron Comendador José Berardo in 1998, the group encompasses historic estates such as Quinta da Bacalhôa, Quinta do Carmo, and Caves Aliança. Spanning roughly 1,200 hectares across the Setúbal Peninsula, Alentejo, Bairrada, Dão, Douro, and Vinho Verde, the group cultivates indigenous and international varieties on diverse terroirs ranging from Setúbal's clay-limestone slopes and sandy maritime soils to Alentejo's schist-strewn plains. Viticulture is practiced sustainably under certifications like the Wines of Alentejo Sustainability Programme (WASP). Led enologically by Francisco Antunes, Bacalhôa balances classical heritage and cellar innovation, renowned for historic benchmark cuvées including the barrel-fermented Catarina, age-worthy Quinta da Bacalhôa Cabernet Sauvignon blends, Quinta do Carmo reds and whites, traditional-method Aliança sparkling wines, and rare, concentrated Moscatel de Setúbal.
🍇 Grapes
Loureiro, Arinto, Trajadura
🍷 ABV
9-10%