Branco Vulcânico
Azores Wine Co. Branco Vulcanico Vulcânico Macanita Maçanita
Azores Wine Co.
Branco Vulcânico
This grows on the island of Pico, in the Azores archipelago, off Portugal, and its pure volcanic, black basaltic, scrabbly rocky soils. This blend of 85% Arinto de Azores (unrelated to mainland Portugal's Arinto) and 15% Verdejo was whole bunch pressed, and fermented in 600-1000L stainless barrels, laid down on their sides for a rest and bâtonnage prior to bottling. Light on its feet, this medium-bodied white is fresh with wild melon, subtle spice, pear blossom over a cushion of lees, finishing with a mouthwatering saline wash. Lovely glimpse of the volcanic, marine-trinsic Azores.
"The 2019 Branco Vulcânico is mostly Arinto dos Açores, with 15% Verdelho. It is unoaked and comes in at 11.6% alcohol. Bright and a little mouth puckering, this is another nice performance—and for a bit less money. It is just beautiful, and it holds its own pretty well with the regular Arinto, which seems fairly similar in style. Elegant, fresh and lively, it dances across the tongue with a light touch in terms of weight, but it enlivens the palate with its acidity. There's a hint of spice on the finish. It's probably the least concentrated of the whites this issue, but its lively demeanor makes it enticing. This blend is a relatively good value point in the lineup. There were 19,154 bottles produced. Drink 2021-2029.” - 91 points, Mark Squires, Wine Advocate, January 29, 2021.
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Vintage: 2021
Bottle Size: 750 mL
Bottles per Case: 6
Price per Bottle: $42
Style: Still
Region: Azores
Appellation: IG Açores
Country: Portugal
Grape: Arinto de Azores, Verdejo
Colour: White
Vegan: No
Organic: No
Biodynamic: No
Natural: No
Low Intervention: Yes
Azores Wine Co. Branco Vulcanico Vulcânico Macanita Maçanita
Azores Wine Co.
Branco Vulcânico
This grows on the island of Pico, in the Azores archipelago, off Portugal, and its pure volcanic, black basaltic, scrabbly rocky soils. This blend of 85% Arinto de Azores (unrelated to mainland Portugal's Arinto) and 15% Verdejo was whole bunch pressed, and fermented in 600-1000L stainless barrels, laid down on their sides for a rest and bâtonnage prior to bottling. Light on its feet, this medium-bodied white is fresh with wild melon, subtle spice, pear blossom over a cushion of lees, finishing with a mouthwatering saline wash. Lovely glimpse of the volcanic, marine-trinsic Azores.
"The 2019 Branco Vulcânico is mostly Arinto dos Açores, with 15% Verdelho. It is unoaked and comes in at 11.6% alcohol. Bright and a little mouth puckering, this is another nice performance—and for a bit less money. It is just beautiful, and it holds its own pretty well with the regular Arinto, which seems fairly similar in style. Elegant, fresh and lively, it dances across the tongue with a light touch in terms of weight, but it enlivens the palate with its acidity. There's a hint of spice on the finish. It's probably the least concentrated of the whites this issue, but its lively demeanor makes it enticing. This blend is a relatively good value point in the lineup. There were 19,154 bottles produced. Drink 2021-2029.” - 91 points, Mark Squires, Wine Advocate, January 29, 2021.
Read about Azores Wine Co.
Vintage: 2021
Bottle Size: 750 mL
Bottles per Case: 6
Price per Bottle: $42
Style: Still
Region: Azores
Appellation: IG Açores
Country: Portugal
Grape: Arinto de Azores, Verdejo
Colour: White
Vegan: No
Organic: No
Biodynamic: No
Natural: No
Low Intervention: Yes
Azores Wine Co. Branco Vulcanico Vulcânico Macanita Maçanita
Azores Wine Co.
Branco Vulcânico
This grows on the island of Pico, in the Azores archipelago, off Portugal, and its pure volcanic, black basaltic, scrabbly rocky soils. This blend of 85% Arinto de Azores (unrelated to mainland Portugal's Arinto) and 15% Verdejo was whole bunch pressed, and fermented in 600-1000L stainless barrels, laid down on their sides for a rest and bâtonnage prior to bottling. Light on its feet, this medium-bodied white is fresh with wild melon, subtle spice, pear blossom over a cushion of lees, finishing with a mouthwatering saline wash. Lovely glimpse of the volcanic, marine-trinsic Azores.
"The 2019 Branco Vulcânico is mostly Arinto dos Açores, with 15% Verdelho. It is unoaked and comes in at 11.6% alcohol. Bright and a little mouth puckering, this is another nice performance—and for a bit less money. It is just beautiful, and it holds its own pretty well with the regular Arinto, which seems fairly similar in style. Elegant, fresh and lively, it dances across the tongue with a light touch in terms of weight, but it enlivens the palate with its acidity. There's a hint of spice on the finish. It's probably the least concentrated of the whites this issue, but its lively demeanor makes it enticing. This blend is a relatively good value point in the lineup. There were 19,154 bottles produced. Drink 2021-2029.” - 91 points, Mark Squires, Wine Advocate, January 29, 2021.
Read about Azores Wine Co.
Vintage: 2021
Bottle Size: 750 mL
Bottles per Case: 6
Price per Bottle: $42
Style: Still
Region: Azores
Appellation: IG Açores
Country: Portugal
Grape: Arinto de Azores, Verdejo
Colour: White
Vegan: No
Organic: No
Biodynamic: No
Natural: No
Low Intervention: Yes
