AB Valley Vinho Verde Azal 2024

Opens with bright aromas of lemon zest, grapefruit pith, and green apple skin, lifted by a subtle elderflower note and a clean, wet‑granite minerality typical of Amarante. The palate is razor‑fresh and linear, driven by the grape’s naturally high acidity, carrying flavours of crisp green apple, white peach, and a squeeze of grapefruit that sharpens the mid‑palate. A faint herbal‑citrus nuance somewhere between green almond and orange blossom adds complexity without weighing down the wine’s feather‑light body. The texture is sleek, with a gentle natural spritz, and the finish is brisk, saline, and mouth‑watering, leaving a sense of clarity and citrus‑tonic refreshment.