Adega Regional de Colares Malvasia de Colares Branco DOC

Colares DOC, Portugal

White from Malvasia de Colares (a distinct biotype) grown in Atlantic sand dunes; pale gold with golden hue from partial oxidation. Sea spray, lemon verbena, almond, and a distinctive iodine-saline mineral from the coastal sand. Naturally low alcohol (11%). Rare and historically significant — one of Portugal's most unusual white wines.

Pairing intelligence

• starter: Colares white and Atlantic razor clams are connected by the same coastal terroir; the sea mineral bridges both perfectly
• main: Traditional Lisbon fish stew with the wine from Lisbon's coastal dunes; iodine mineral and lemon echo the varied fish
• main: Algarve-Lisbon tradition; Colares Malvasia's iodine and lemon are perfect with the briny clam-spiced sausage cataplana