Aldeia Velha Aguardente 40°

€ 26.50 / 70 cl

Produced in traditional copper stills from the destillation of the best Portuguese white grapes. this genuine pale colored grape spirit is carefuly aged in oak casks. Aldeia Velha has persistent aromas and a fruity and smooth taste. Try it in a snifter, neat straight or from the fridge.

In Portuguese countryside is aguardente by locals traditionally distilled from the residue left over after wine is made, the Aguardente Bagaceira. The raw materials are in a cauldron over a fire distilled. A long tube runs through a large tub of hot water and the end product drips from the tube into a can. In contrast to the firing of eau-de-vie in France, where a licensing system is designed to put an end to the firing home is still condoned this practice in Portugal in the long term.

Food pairing

Delicious digestive also delicious with a good cup of coffee. The Portuguese often adds this nectar to their espresso. Aguardente (aguardiente in Spain) is also used in many cocktails, such as the Bali Hai (white Rum, Aguardiente, champagne, lime juice, lemon juice, grenadine syrup, orgeade syrup (almond syrup), the Caipirinha (lime cut into pieces, powdered sugar, Aguardiente, ice cubes) or the delicious Ginjinha, a shot of cherry liqueur (Ginja)

Grapes: Distilled wine from Portuguese grapes from Lsiboa

Aged in American oak barrels for at least twelve months

Alcohol content

40 %vol

Store & Serve

Serving temperature at 18-20ºC with a pre-heated cognac glass

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