Tasting Notes
COLOR:
Pale straw to silver-yellow with greenish highlights. Bright and clear.
NOSE:
Fresh herbal and vegetal tones (tomato leaf, green chili, fresh herbs), citrus (tangerine, lemon peel, lime), tropical fruit in some vintages (guava, passionfruit), hints of green apple. In some versions there are mineral or flinty notes.
TASTE:
Crisp, high acidity; medium body with a tension between fresh fruit and herbaceous/mineral elements. Citrus (lemon, lime), green apple, grapefruit rind, sometimes tropical fruit, with a clean and refreshing finish. A touch of saline or sea breeze in some vintages.
FINISH:
Persistent, with good length. The finish tends to show citrus zest, mineral or saline hints, and herbaceous freshness. Not overly heavy; more about clarity and verticality.
Food Pairing
Because of its high acidity, crisp citrus and herbal notes, and medium body, this wine pairs well with a variety of foods. Here are suggestions:
Seafood & Shellfish: oysters, ceviche, scallops, shrimp; especially dishes with citrus or herbal dressings.
Fish: grilled or roasted white fish, sea bass, halibut, fish with lemon or salsa verde.
Salads / Light Starters: green salads, salads with citrus vinaigrettes; goat cheese salad; arugula & pear, fresh herbs, avocado.
Vegetables & Herbs: asparagus, green beans, peas, herbs like basil, parsley, cilantro; lightly grilled or steamed.
Spicy & Latin Food: lighter spicy dishes (e.g. Thai basil-herb flavour, or Asian cuisine with fresh herbs), ceviche etc. The herbal and citrus notes will help.
Cheese / Appetisers: fresh cheeses (goat, feta); charcuterie with light, herbaceous components; also works with lightly smoked fish.