Importer's Corner NV Quinta da Lixa Sparkling Bruto White, Vinho Verde, Portugal

Citrus color, with fruity aromas and a very pleasant complexity. The fine and persistent bubble is another quality characteristic of this sparkling wine.

Avesso and Arinto grapes, sustainably grown in granitic soils, are harvested early to make this Traditional Method sparkling wine.

The Meireles family cared for vineyards in the heart of Minho, Vinho Verde for years before deciding to build a small winery, what is now  Quinta da Lixa (named for the small surrounding town). Quinta da Lixa is a modern, state of the art facility. Beyond making wines that express its exceptional terroir, Quinta da Lixa prioritizes conservation and eco-stewardship. The entire vineyard area, 105 hectares, is managed via an Integrated Production System. Natural methods are also preferred in the cellar, for example using gravity for the passage of wine (rather than electricity).