2022 Honra, Quinta de Azevedo

• Style: Vibrant, fresh Portuguese white
• Taste: Peach, tropical fruit, savoury oak spice, long finish
• Food: Shellfish, white fish, roasted chicken, herb-dressed vegetables
• Occasion: Sunday Lunch; Date Night
• Serve: Chilled, 8–10°C
• ABV: 13%

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

Bright, lifted aromas of peach and tropical fruit give way to whispers of honey and dried-fruit richness as the wine breathes. The palate carries real substance—decent weight without heaviness—grounded by savoury oak spice from nearly two years in cask. Acidity cuts with precision, delivering the Minho signature of freshness with backbone. The finish is long and poised, bone dry, with vibrant intensity that speaks to the warm 2022 vintage and careful cellar work.

The Winery — Quinta de Azevedo

Founded in the 12th century and reinvigorated by Fernando Guedes in 1982, this historic estate underwent radical transformation: Guedes planted 34 hectares of modern cordon-trained vineyards, replacing traditional high pergolas to improve canopy air flow and fruit quality. Today, winemaker Diogo Sepúlveda crafts an impressive range of age-worthy whites marked by signature freshness and pure, precise flavours. The 2022 Honra reflects both site and vintage decision-making—schist soils unique within the granite-dominated region allow Alvarinho and Loureiro to mature with exceptional evenness and earlier ripeness than neighbouring vineyards. Temperature-controlled fermentation, extended time on fine lees in barrel and cask, then a year in bottle before release, all reveal a producer taking the long view.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

This wine reveals its true character alongside seafood: scallops, langoustines and crab find a natural home here, as do white fish baked in salt, roasted chicken with herbs, and lighter vegetable dishes with savoury depth. The 2022 vintage—unusually warm and dry in the Minho—was harvested early to beat September rains, giving the fruit exceptional intensity and vibrant natural acidity. The result feels riper and more expressive than typical examples, yet never flabby or over-ripe. Serve chilled at 8–10°C. This sits alongside the finest examples of Albariño & Alvarinho we've found, and deserves space in your white wine cabinet. Explore more of our Portuguese whites to discover other regional treasures.