Quinta Do Monte d'Oiro Viognier Madrigal 2015 skus_1191940 and candied peel intertwine with

and candied peel intertwine with warming spices and maritime salinity

The '17 vintage gives this wine a bit of extra zip in the midpalate

While there is good energy and punch to the stony big-bodied flavors there is also a curious and concerning metallic character on the edgy and lean finish

deep fruits

Quinta Do Monte d'Oiro Viognier Madrigal 2015 skus_1191940 and candied peel intertwine withFull bodied adding two or three layers of depth to the Lybra this Madrigal nicely coats the palate. Fresh and lively, handling its oak beautifully, it then adds delicious bursts of flavor, too. You could drink this elegant Branco alone, but it has the structure and stuffing for food pairings as well. It is beautifully balanced and it should age well, too. Lightly wood aged but with its fruitiness intact, this ripe wine conveys yellow fruit flavors.