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That tropical fruit note is even more pronounced after the bottle breathes for a few minutes. The full body and mineral finish make it feel surprisingly sophisticated for a Vinho Verde.

That minerality really comes through on the finish, which I wasn't expecting from a Vinho Verde. The ripe tropical fruit notes are upfront but it's the structure that keeps you going back for another glass. Perfect for a warm evening when you want something refreshing but not simple.

Opened this with a light seafood dinner and the tropical fruit notes came through beautifully, but the mineral finish gave it a serious edge that most whites at this price miss. The structure is surprisingly full for a Vinho Verde, so it stood up to the food instead of disappearing. I've already gra