Today I am tasting the 2007 Lello Branco by Borges from the Douro region of Portugal. It is produced from the Malvasia-Fina, Gouveio, Viosinho and Rabigato grape varietals. I found this bottle for under $8 which will represent good value if it is a good wine. I’ve previously enjoyed the 2007 Lello Tinto.
Color
It has a nice pale yellow color in the glass and reminds me of a Sauvignon Blanc.
Aroma
On the nose it is tropical in nature with guava and grapefruit. It is a little muted. There may be some oak, but it is not overpowering.
Flavor
The attack is very sweet and smooth. It shows lots of flavor on the mid-palate and falls off pretty quickly on the finish. However there is some nice acidity on the finish which makes it very food friendly. The guava from the nose is present on the palate along with pineapple. It pairs well with fish and chicken dishes.
Rating
I like this wine. It could use a little more acidity. I rate it 87 points. Not quite as good as the 2007 Lello Tinto.
