Marquesa De Alorna Branco

Description

“The Marquesa de Alorna – a wine clearly aiming for a touch of intellectual flair. Crafted from Loureiro, Antão Vaz, Verdelho, and a whisper of Alvarinho, it’s promising a rather elevated drinking experience. Those grapes, meticulously hand-picked and fermented in new French oak barrels, benefited from a wonderfully generous 2019 vintage – and a generous 10 months of *bâttonage* to boot. Aníbal Coutinho gave it a remarkable 95/100, and the *Revista de Vinhos* declared it “the essence of wine” – a claim that certainly demands attention. Seriously, it’s a wine that’s clearly destined for a good age, so pair it with some excellent cheeses or, frankly, anything that needs a serious lift."