{"product_id":"vz-cv-curriculum-vitae-2021-douro-brancowhite","title":"VZ CV - Curriculum Vitae 2021 Douro Branco\/White","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \"White Monument\" – A Crystalline Expression of Ancient Field Blends\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eIn March 2026, the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"19\"\u003e2021 CV Branco\u003c\/b\u003e is being recognized as a benchmark for the \"New Douro\" white wine movement. While the Douro was historically famous only for Port, wines like the CV Branco prove that the region’s high-altitude, north-facing old vines can produce white wines with the structure of a Grand Cru Burgundy and the mineral \"shiver\" of a top-tier German Riesling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eThe 2021 vintage was particularly kind to white wines in the Douro. The cooler-than-average growing season allowed the grapes to retain a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"138\"\u003esearing, vibrant acidity\u003c\/b\u003e and delicate floral aromatics that are often lost in hotter years. This is a wine defined by \"tension\" rather than weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e🍷 Tasting Notes (2026 Perspective)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThe 2021 is currently in a state of \"nervous elegance.\" It is incredibly precise, with a mineral core that feels like liquid stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Nose:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"10\"\u003eComplex and Stony.\u003c\/b\u003e It opens with a sophisticated bouquet of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"70\"\u003ewhite peach, lemon peel, and ginger\u003c\/b\u003e. As it breathes, the 9 months of French oak aging reveal themselves through subtle notes of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"198\"\u003etoasted brioche, vanilla bean, and a hint of white pepper\u003c\/b\u003e, all wrapped in a distinct \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"283\"\u003eflinty\/smoky minerality\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Palate:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"12\"\u003eHigh-Tension and Vertical.\u003c\/b\u003e The entry is bone-dry and \"electric.\" You’ll find concentrated flavors of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"113\"\u003egreen apple and grapefruit\u003c\/b\u003e, supported by a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"156\"\u003ecreamy, waxy texture\u003c\/b\u003e from the lees stirring (bâtonnage). The acidity is prominent but perfectly integrated, driving the wine forward with incredible energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"12\"\u003eEternal and Saline.\u003c\/b\u003e It concludes with a long, savory finish marked by a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"84\"\u003erefreshing saltiness\u003c\/b\u003e and a lingering trail of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"130\"\u003ecitrus zest and crushed minerals\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e📋 Technical Snapshot\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGrapes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,1,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eField Blend\u003c\/b\u003e (20+ varieties, 80-year-old vines)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAltitude\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,2,1,0\"\u003e450m – 600m (High-altitude sites for freshness)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAging\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,3,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e9 months\u003c\/b\u003e in French oak (new and one-year-old) with lees stirring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eABV\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e13.0% - 13.5%\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e95 pts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRobert Parker\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e94 pts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDrinking Window\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e2024 – 2038.\u003c\/b\u003e This has the structural \"bones\" to age for nearly two decades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePro Tip\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eTreat this wine like a fine Meursault or Montrachet. \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"53\"\u003eDo not serve it ice cold.\u003c\/b\u003e If it is too cold, the complex oak integration and old-vine \"waxiness\" will be muted. Serve at \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"174\"\u003e10°C–12°C\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \"Glassware\" Tip:\u003c\/b\u003e Use a large-bowled Chardonnay glass rather than a narrow flute. The extra surface area allows the smoky, flinty aromatics to expand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Pairing:\u003c\/b\u003e This is a serious \"food wine.\" It is an incredible partner for \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"76\"\u003eGrilled Turbot\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"92\"\u003eLobster with drawn butter\u003c\/b\u003e, or \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"122\"\u003eRoast Chicken with morels\u003c\/b\u003e. In Finland, it is a world-class match for \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"191\"\u003eFried Vendace (Muikku)\u003c\/b\u003e or \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"217\"\u003eArctic Char\u003c\/b\u003e, where the wine's saline minerality mirrors the freshness of the fish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Muru Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57122467447158,"sku":"5606545945193","price":75.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/0770\/6230\/files\/v_zcvbranco_3d4e372d-d99c-4cb5-a024-12e55248fd6c.png?v=1774262415","url":"https:\/\/muruwines.fi\/products\/vz-cv-curriculum-vitae-2021-douro-brancowhite","provider":"MuruWines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}