Constantino Ramos, Afluente 2023

Chrysanthemum blossoms, lemon, and ripe apricot on the nose.
Hints of red apple juice with a subtle, silky saltiness.
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Evokes fermented peach juice and yogurt.
Much fuller and more complex than a typical Alvarinho.
This is genuinely delicious.
Enjoyed over the course of 2 hours.
The earlier notes deepen with soft and balanced acacia honey aromas.
Still layered, still clean — very impressive.
If tasted blind, would I have guessed Alvarinho?
It might’ve felt like a precisely oaked Chardonnay.
Aged for 9 months with bâtonnage in French barrels, followed by 12 months of bottle aging.
Annual production is around 2,000–3,000 bottles, with only about 150 bottles imported into Korea each year.
**Bâtonnage**
A winemaking technique during aging where lees (yeast sediment) at the bottom of the barrel are stirred regularly using a baton, reincorporating them into the wine. Common in French oak aging, especially for white wines like Chardonnay.
Constantino Ramos, Afluente 2023
Region⎮Portugal > Vinho Verde > Monção e Melgaço
Producer⎮Constantino Ramos
Variety⎮Alvarinho
ABV⎮13%

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