What are the key characteristics of Vinho Verde Alvarinho wines?

Vinho Verde Alvarinho style wines are loved for their complex aroma profile, characterized by the scent of flowers and fruits like pears and stones, with the mineral flavor as a back note. When taster palate, they show crisp acidity and lively body, which is accompanied by citrus, peach, and apricot flavors in balance. These delicate Alvarinho grapes are able to develop their specialty in the region's granite soils and the cool climate of the northern Portugal, with their wines being characterized by their perceptible acidity and an idiosyncratic sense of place. These Vinho Verde Alvarinho varieties are excellent with fish and other light foods.