C is for Casal Garcia
Casal Garcia – the wine, was firts launched in 1939. The French winemaker Eugene Helisse saw a beautiful vineyard on his way to Oporto and decided to meet the owner – Roberto Guedes. In the end, Eugene, got hired at the vineyard for his (intriguing!) ideas regarding the vinification method and process. All his ideas ended up being a great success. The wine was surprisingly fresh and bright. It’s said, that while wiping off the dust from a bottle, his very thin handkerchief got stuck on it and he couldn’t remove it. The pattern of it is still present on current labels.
Ever tried Casa
l Garcia when in Portugal (or even outside)? No? Impossible, correct your mistake right away! I’m a great “fan” of vinho verde (green wine) as well as rose. It’s brilliant for warm weather, slightly chilled with any meal (at least to me) – it’s perfect. Both, rose and green have around 10% alcohol content, both are fruity and very fresh. Recommended by producer as appetizers or light meals (salads, fish, seafood). When the heat wave strikes, enjoy an evening with a slightly cool glass of Casal Garcia and appreciate every sip of it.
Casal Garcia is the most sold vinho verde in the world (yaaay!). Avg. price in shops (PT): 4 euros per 0.75 bottle.
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It seems to be sold all over the world, certainly the best known Portuguese wine!