Adega Ponte de Barca 'Conserva Branco' Frizzante NV
Primary flavours

Apple

Citrus

Apple Blossom
Details
The ‘Conserva Branco' is your perfect hit of Portuguese summer with lemon zest and spritzy goodness, you’ll be craving a trip to Lisbon and longing to tuck into a Portuguese tart or two. This sparkling is racy and citrus focused with just the right hint of sweetness.
Origin: The original sparkling wines were made in a place called Limoux in southern France. Mainly Grown In: These days, the whole world sparkles - these styles are made anywhere and everywhere, from a range of grape varieties. Key Facts: Champagne gets all the attention, but there's so much more to the world of sparkling than that. In fact, there are four main methods of production for sparkling wine, each producing slightly different styles and flavours. What is common across all of them however is really focused, tangy acidity (due mostly to harvesting the grapes early - the acidity is needed to keep the sparkling wine fresh) and an elegant fruit profile. Main flavours often include various citrus fruits, crunchy green apples, and hints of honey or biscuit. At the end of the day though, it's about those bubbles and the refreshment factor! Fun Fact: The oldest sparkling wine was discovered in the cellar of the Haas-Lilienthal House in San Francisco. It was a bottle of Blanquette de Limoux from 1531.
Origin: The original sparkling wines were made in a place called Limoux in southern France. Mainly Grown In: These days, the whole world sparkles - these styles are made anywhere and everywhere, from a range of grape varieties. Key Facts: Champagne gets all the attention, but there's so much more to the world of sparkling than that. In fact, there are four main methods of production for sparkling wine, each producing slightly different styles and flavours. What is common across all of them however is really focused, tangy acidity (due mostly to harvesting the grapes early - the acidity is needed to keep the sparkling wine fresh) and an elegant fruit profile. Main flavours often include various citrus fruits, crunchy green apples, and hints of honey or biscuit. At the end of the day though, it's about those bubbles and the refreshment factor! Fun Fact: The oldest sparkling wine was discovered in the cellar of the Haas-Lilienthal House in San Francisco. It was a bottle of Blanquette de Limoux from 1531.
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Taste Profile
This wine’s tasting notes.
Sweetness
lowmediumhigh
Body
lightmediumfull
Fruitiness
nonesomelots
Tannins
lowmediumhigh
Acidity
lowmediumhigh
Oak
nonesomelots
Alcohol
low
(under 12%)medium
(12-14%)high
(14%+)
Taste Summary
This wine’s tasting notes are leaning towards light bodied, medium sweetness, with high acidity, some fruitiness, low tannins, low alcohol and no oak.
Specs
Region
Vinho Verde
country
Portugal
Grape type
Sparkling (other)
Wine Maker
Adega Ponte de Barca
Alcohol
9.5%
Vintage
NV
Cellar period
1-3 years
Closure
Screw Cap
Production method
Vegan
Pairing guide
The team at Adega Ponte de Barca continues to impress with their phenomenal sparkling wine output, and this bottle of Branco Frizzante definitely had us reaching for more! We loved it with classic Spanish and Portuguese fare - seafood rice dishes, crispy croquetas and tortilla de patatas were all fabulous pairings for this one. Chilled soups, crab dishes, Thai crispy noodles or tofu creations, southern fried chicken and calamari rings would also be fantastic for matching with this bottle.
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Food

Seafood

Salmon

Raw Fish

White Meat

Aperitif
Tastes

Crisp

Fruity

Creamy
Moods

Adventurous

Celebratory

Always A Winner

Romantic
Seasons

Summer

Spring
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Wine region

Vinho Verde, Portugal
Vinho Verde is a wine region located in the Minho province of Portugal, known for producing light and refreshing wines that are perfect for warm weather. The region's name, which means "green wine," refers to the young age of the wines, which are typically consumed within a year of their production. The wines are typically made from indigenous grape varieties, such as Alvarinho and Loureiro, and are characterised by their low alcohol content, high acidity, and slight effervescence. There is a fascinating tradition of having the vines climb up high so you can pick the grapes while standing however this has mostly faded out now.
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