O Produtor, tasting note published in March 14th 2025
This wine is a harmonious combination of the Alvarinho and Trajadura grape varieties. It has a lemon-yellow colour, an elegant, mineral aroma and a delicate palate.
The Dona Paterna winery, owned by Carlos Alberto Codesso, is located at Quinta da Carvalheira, in the centre of the parish of Paderne, near the town of Melgaço. The Codesso family has been growing Alvarinho grapes since 1974 and began producing and bottling their own wines under the Dona Paterna label in 1990.
“This wine has everything to win over those who taste it: freshness, lightness, and a profile that suits any table. It’s a classic combination from our region, made with respect for tradition and refined over time and experience,” says Carlos Codesso, producer at Dona Paterna.
Awards
Gold medal (score of 90/100) – 7th edition of the Sommeliers Choice Awards 2025 (2023 vintage)
Allergens information
Contains sulphites.
SKU: 106917
Dona Paterna
Located in one of the most important sub-regions of the Vinho Verde Demarcated Region, the sub-region of Monção and Melgaço, the Dona Paterna winery is specifically located in the northernmost municipality of Portugal, Melgaço, at Quinta da Carvalheira, in the centre of the parish of Paderne, a region strongly marked by the cultivation of vines, namely the alvarinho variety, one of the most illustrious white grape varieties and considered by many to be the best white grafted in Portuguese vineyards.
