Casa Velha
Douro White Blend
Douro, Portugal
Casa Velha – Douro Branco Blend – 2023
Douro DOC – Portugal 🇵🇹
Overview
A vibrant and character-driven Douro white made from 40% Gouveio, 40% Viosinho, and 20% Moscatel Galego Branco. Sourced from the historic Favaios plateau, this blend captures the freshness, floral lift, and mineral grace that define the best Portuguese whites — all while staying completely authentic to its indigenous roots.
Aromas & Flavors
Stone fruits (white peach, apricot), citrus peel, and yellow flowers, supported by a subtle touch of spice and a whisper of honeyed aromatics from the Moscatel component. Fresh, expressive, and pleasantly layered.
Mouthfeel
Medium-plus body with a refreshing backbone of acidity. Textured, lightly creamy, and rounded, finishing with a clean, persistent, almost saline brightness. A hint of oak adds charm without overwhelming.
Food Pairings
Grilled sardines, Portuguese cod dishes (bacalhau), garlic shrimp, Mediterranean salads, or soft cheeses. Excellent with light poultry and herb-driven seafood.
Verdict
A deliciously fresh and subtly complex Douro white that punches above its category. Indigenous varieties shine beautifully here, crisp, aromatic, and genuinely exciting. Vegan-friendly and wonderfully versatile at the table. Cheers!
Casa Velha – Douro Branco Blend – 2023
Douro DOC – Portugal 🇵🇹
Overview
A vibrant and character-driven Douro white made from 40% Gouveio, 40% Viosinho, and 20% Moscatel Galego Branco. Sourced from the historic Favaios plateau, this blend captures the freshness, floral lift, and mineral grace that define the best Portuguese whites — all while staying completely authentic to its indigenous roots.
Aromas & Flavors
Stone fruits (white peach, apricot), citrus peel, and yellow flowers, supported by a subtle touch of spice and a whisper of honeyed aromatics from the Moscatel component. Fresh, expressive, and pleasantly layered.
Mouthfeel
Medium-plus body with a refreshing backbone of acidity. Textured, lightly creamy, and rounded, finishing with a clean, persistent, almost saline brightness. A hint of oak adds charm without overwhelming.
Food Pairings
Grilled sardines, Portuguese cod dishes (bacalhau), garlic shrimp, Mediterranean salads, or soft cheeses. Excellent with light poultry and herb-driven seafood.
Verdict
A deliciously fresh and subtly complex Douro white that punches above its category. Indigenous varieties shine beautifully here, crisp, aromatic, and genuinely exciting. Vegan-friendly and wonderfully versatile at the table. Cheers!
Bright, little bit of zest. Great summer wine. Bright acidity. Tried with Lisa in a Spain-Portugal white tasting.
Bright, little bit of zest. Great summer wine. Bright acidity. Tried with Lisa in a Spain-Portugal white tasting.
Jul 28th, 2025