Tasting - 'Broadbent Vinho Verde'



Name: Broadbent Vinho Verde

Country: Portugal

Vintage: Unknown

Cost: $10

Wine Shop Review: 

Wine Folly: 

My Review:

- Color: unknown due to poor lighting

- Smell: Acid

- Taste:  Strong Acidity, Lime

- Overall: Above average, the acid leaves a nice tingle in your mouth and the lime is a pleasant favor. of the whites I've tried this is towards the top of the list but still pretty far from the peak.

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