AVELEDA NEWS & TASTINGS

Wine Spectator Video: Vinho Verde's Crisp Whites from Aveleda

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AS FEATURED ON CNN: GREAT summer whites!

Aveleda's Casal Garcia Vinho Verde white was reviewed in July 2011 by Food & Wine Magazine Executive Editor Ray Isle on CNN's Eatocracy as a great summer wine!

"2010 Aveleda Vinho Verde Casal Garcia ($8) Vinho Verde really ought to be described with comic-book words: ZAP! POW! KA-ZING! It’s thrillingly tart, with a happy touch of fizz and a kind of cracked-oyster-shell mineral note that makes it incredibly refreshing. Casal Garcia is a classic: Chill the heck out of it, then serve with something messy like shell-on cold boiled shrimp..." View Article!

Aveleda Wines are a big hit at the Walnut Creek CA Art & Wine 2011

Aveleda had the pleasure of pouring its renowned vinho verde wines to nearly 2,000 people during the East Bay's Best Art & Wine Event June 4the and 5th 2011. Visitors from all over the San Francisco Bay Area tasted vinho verde from the first time, and enjoyed our wines' refreshing taste!

Aveleda Casal Garcia Featured on Martha Stewart Radio

Mark Oldman reviews the Casal Garcia vinho verde white on the air!

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Quinta da Aveleda featured on NBC 4 New York

Aveleda’s 92-point Wine & Spirits classic Vinho Verde “Quinta da Aveleda” is recommended as a light, refreshing, food-friendly summer wine!

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Aveleda Fonte gets a thumbs up by The Hill June 26, 2010

It’s the muggy season here in our nation’s capital. On days like these, when it seems that gills are required to breathe, it’s time to seek relief in refreshing summer wines. Since the heat is leaving me lethargic, I am going to keep this simple and recommend a single source to quench your thirst: Vinho Verde.
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Aveleda Fonte is Cooking Light Magazine Editor's Pick for June, 2010!

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Aveleda's Quinta da Aveleda reviewed on Pardon That Vine!

June 13, 2010: View The Review!
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Aveleda Sponsors "Taste of Hope" American Cancer Society's Fundraiser in NYC

Taste of Hope is an annual culinary, wine and spirits tasting event featuring some of New York's hottest and most popular restaurants and vendors, all set within a fun cocktail party atmosphere. Hosted annually by the American Cancer Society all proceeds from the event go toward the non-profit organization's 2015 goal of saving 5 million lives through reducing cancer mortality by 50% and cancer incidence by 25%.

The 2010 Taste of Hope took place on April 28th at the Puck Building in New York City, and started at 6:30pm for a private 1 hour VIP tasting. Doors opened at 7:30pm for General admission and the evening went until 10:45pm.

Aveleda took part in this very special and important event offering 8 different wines to the visitors:

• Casal Garcia White
• Casal Garcia Rose
• Aveleda FONTE 2009
• Quinta da Aveleda 2009
• Aveleda Alvarinho 2009
• Charamba 2007
• Aveleda Follies Cabernet-Sauvignon / Touriga Nacional 2005
• Aveleda Follies Touriga Nacional 2006

The wines were very much appreciated by the visitors, namely the Casal Garcia Rose, Charamba Douro and Aveleda Follies Cabernet-Sauvignon / Touriga Nacional, and by other participants like some of the Chefs of New York City's top restaurants that sampled dishes during the evening.

About 800 persons attended this walk around tasting event to benefit the American Cancer Society. Aveleda is very proud to support the American Cancer Society and other non-profit agencies which play such an important role in promoting and improving humanitarian causes. For more information about the event, please visit:
http://gala.acsevents.org/site/TR/Gala/GalaFY10Eastern?fr_id=27396&pg=entry

Aveleda Sponsors Clean Feed Jazz and Improvised Music Festival in Chicago, May 14-15 2010

Who said wine pairing is done only with food? Shouldn't your hearing sense be complemented by your palate? The successful Clean Feed Jazz Festival New York came to Chicago for the first time and debuted May 14-15, 2010 in the Chiacgo Cultural Center, The Hideout and Heaven Gallery.

The exciting event featured eight jazz sets paired with a tasting of Quinta da Aveleda Vinho Verde for a refreshing experiential blend of music and flavor!

Quinta da Aveleda Vinho Verde is a lively, energetic wine with fresh notes of tropical fruit and slight floral aromas. The 2007 Vintage was awarded 92 points in the Fall 2009 issue of Wine & Spirits Magazine. The wine has a citrine color and a clear, bright appearance. It is a complex, delicate and persistent wine, and well-balanced. Ideal as an appetizer or to accompany fish, Italian cuisine or light meat dishes. The last three vintages of Aveleda’s Quinta da Aveleda Vinho Verde were all highly scored and add to a long list of international medals and top ratings, an evidence of the consistent quality of Aveleda’s wines.

Aveleda Follies Touriga Nacional reviewed on Pardon That Vine May 14, 2010

March 14, 2010: View The Review!

Aveleda Charamba Douro reviewed on

Thursday, February 18, 2010
Nose:A smooth and fruity nose reminiscent of the Spanish Tempranillo grape, some earth and oaky acorn notes are most dominant. Vibrant and enticing.
Palate:firm and youthful acids play about an understated tannin core. Very accessible but definitely young.
Finish: Acorn and Vanilla Cherry finish off very quickly leaving a green apple peel flavor at the very back of the tongue.
Overall: This delightfully youthful mix of grapes from the Douro region of Portugal still looks very young in the glass with a spry purple hue. The nose of the Charamba is wonderful and has enough facets to keep the wine lovers in your life enthusiastic. The palate is not complex which keeps this wine in the easy drinking and have a bottle on hand category. The finish is short but nice and keeps the Charamba balanced. A solid every day drinking wine for a very reasonable price. This wine was sent to The Wine Cask Blog for review by PortugalWines.Org. It retails for anywhere from $7-$12 online and you should ask your local wine store to get a case or two in stock. The 2007 Charamba is accessible and easy going. It is not a complex wine but that makes it easy to enjoy. It's youthful character and easy-on-the-wallet price point mean that it is pleasant to drink and pleasant to share. Raise a Glass to Portugal!
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Interview with Aveleda Oenologist

In this video Skype interview, Mark Fusco of 1337Wine.com talks with Aveleda's Oenologist, Manuel Soares, about the 2007 Charamba wine from the Douro region of Portugal.

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Aveleda Named International Winery of the Year 2009

Aveleda was named by Wine & Spirits magazine International Winery of the Year 2009 and the editor notes that Aveleda produces the "most affordable great wine in the world."