Alianca Branco
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Best enjoyed young and fresh, typically within 1 to 2 years of the vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Grilled sea bass, fresh oysters, garlic shrimp
✨ wine.spec_sheet
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.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Founded in 1922 as Jo o Pires & Filhos, Bacalh a Vinhos de Portugal has grown to become one of the country's most innovative and prestigious wine producers. Now owned by the Jos Berardo family and headquartered in the historic town of Vila Nogueira de Azeit o on the Pen nsula de Set bal, the estate has expanded its footprint across Portugal's premier wine regions, including Alentejo, Douro, Bairrada, D o, and Vinho Verde. Bacalh a is celebrated for its pioneering spirit, notably introducing international varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon to create the iconic Quinta da Bacalh a Tinto, alongside its legendary, richly aged Moscatel de Set bal and terroir-driven Alentejo blends like Quinta do Carmo. Headquartered at Estrada Nacional 10, 2925-901 Vila Nogueira de Azeit o, Portugal, the estate's official website is https://www.bacalhoa.pt.