The standard Pavao Vinho Verde is no stranger to the Nutz, or my lips. I love it’s slightly effervescent easy sipping, a light and refreshing summer flavor that isn’t heavy or overwhelming or even tough on the pocketbook. A superb sipping wine for a hot day if there ever was one.
So when I spotted this bottle of Pavao Vinho Verde Rosado, I was immediately intrigued. See, I love a good Rose, but NOT one that tastes syrupy and sweet like a strawberry jam. That taste has a place all it’s own, and it would be on my toast, not in my wine glass, and the wine merchant assured me this bottle was no Boone’s Farm. With a comforting price range (complete with 20% off due to a sale), it was a no brainer.
He was right. The pale rosy pink wine seemed to shimmer as I poured it from my glass and there was the tiny taste of bubbles on the first sip which was a little bit cherry, a little bit strawberry and a nice undertone of almond. The wine is very light and refreshing, just like it’s pale green relative and a good dry Rose to add to the ever-expanding collection of good pink bottles for the upcoming warm days. A steal in the $10 and Under Category.
Details:
NV Pavao Vinho Verde Rosado
Agrela, Santo Tirso, Portugal
10% alcohol, approx. $8
