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Vercoope Via Latina Azal. Vercoope Via Latina Alvarinho.
The Azal variety is grown in the subregions Wine from the Monção and Melgaço
of Sousa, Baião and Basto. It is a high- subregion. The most complex of all white
yielding autochthonous grape variety used wines by Vercoope. Alvarinho is used
to make lemon-colored wines with citrus to make complex wines with a complex
and apple notes, and more rarely pears. structure, pronounced minerality and
The taste is well accentuated and has significant aftertaste. Among all the
a pronounced acidity. A perfect wine cooperative's wines, its acidity is the
for lunch on a hot summer day in the highest. Golden color. Apart from traditional
shade of a tree or gazebo. citrus fruits, it also has mango and peach
notes. This full-bodied wine is served with
cheeses and white meat. 12.5% alcohol.
Serving temperature — 12 °С. Aging
potential is 3–4 years, during which the
wine acquires honey and nutty tones.

Vercoope Via Latina. This wine was named after the
roads built by the Romans to Braga. It is produced with
Regulated Vinho Verde DOP Arinto, Loureiro and Trajadura varieties. The Arinto adds
wine varieties complexity, structure, minerality and a balanced acidity.
Loureiro is known for its floral notes and is usually used
White varieties: Alvarinho, Arinto, in blends to add elegance, but is also used for
Avesso, Azal, Loureiro, Trajadura monovarietal wines. This grape grows exclusively
in Vinho Verde and is considered a signature of the
Red Varieties: Alvarelhão, Amaral, region. Trajadura adds ripe fruity notes, smoothness
Borraçal, Espadeiro, Padeiro, Pedral, and roundness of taste.
Rabo de Anho, and Vinhão.
This very fresh, young, crisp wine should be drunk
young. It is one of the most popular wines of the
region and is exported to more than 30 countries.
Aged in stainless steel tanks. 11% alcohol. Very light,
lemon color. Balanced taste with citrus and apple
notes. Perfect for salads, fish and light appetizers.
Recommended serving temperature — not more
than 9 °С.