Quinta Cova da Raposa ‘Avesso Vinho Verde’ 2019

Avesso Vinho Verde

Spontaneous fermentation in temperature-regulated steel tanks. The Avesso produces sufficient sugars in the relatively cool Vinho Verde. Early ripening and medium sized grapes that thrive best on poor granite soils. Native to the Minho region where it is the most important grape for Vinho Verde. The great ripening potential is accompanied by good acidity and full fruit tones.

The Fox Den

Quinta Cova da Raposa, literally the fox’s den, is a small certified organic winery just outside Braga. Braga is located along the banks of the Minho River, the heart of the Vinho Verde. The Quinta saw the light in 1997 and from day one the focus point was to restore nature in the vineyards and on the estate. In addition to grapes, fruit, vegetables, and herbs were also planted on the granite-rich slopes. And even beehives to produce lovely homemade honey.

The winery owns 3 hectares of granite-sandy soil with a southern exposure. The focus is on the indigenous varieties Avesso and Alvarinho. About 7000 liters of each are produced per vintage. Since 2017, no sulfites are added to the wines. To maintain optimal freshness, winemakers Manuel Taxa and Elisabete Raposo ferment the juice in temperature-regulating steel tanks. The focus is on quality and low yields. Since 2016, the wines are bottled on their own domain.