Spring has arrived. The ipê trees are in bloom, the days are getting longer, and in Curitiba we get those sunny afternoons that are perfect for a balcony, an unhurried lunch or a picnic. Even if the weather still changes three times in a single day, your palate is already asking for something different: less weight, more freshness.
It's the ideal season to take a break from the full-bodied reds of winter and explore rosés, aromatic whites, sparkling wines and light reds served a little cooler.
What makes a "spring" wine?
- Lively acidity, which refreshes and makes you want another sip.
- Aromas of fresh fruit and flowers: lemon, passion fruit, peach, strawberry, orange blossom.
- Light to medium body, which pairs well with light dishes and mild days.
- Little or no oak: the focus is on the fruit.
- A lower serving temperature, which brings out all of this.
1. Rosés: the face of the season
If spring had a color, it would be rosé. Fresh, fruity and beautiful in the glass, it goes with almost everything you eat in the middle of the afternoon.
- Light and refreshing: Quinta do Portal Trevo Vinho Verde Rosé, perfect for hot days.
- French, delicate and dry: Colors Famille Bouey Pantone 719 Rosé, from Bordeaux.
- Portuguese and fruity: Raposinha Rosé, from the Alentejo.
- Argentine and organic: Casa De Uco El Salvaje Malbec Rosé.
- For the picnic: the half bottle (375 ml) of Muros de Vinha Rosé is just the right size for two.
Pairs well with: fruit salads, salmon, sushi, quiches, charcuterie boards, pizza margherita.
2. Sauvignon Blanc: the white that smells like spring
Herbaceous, citrusy and with a hint of passion fruit, Sauvignon Blanc is perhaps the most "springlike" white of all.
- Trapezio Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc, Argentine, direct and fresh.
- Casa Romero El Emisario Reserva Sauvignon Blanc, from Chile, with more intensity.
- Esprit de Maison Blanche Blanc - AOC Bordeaux, the French version, more mineral.
- Casa Romero Soul Sauvignon Blanc, for those who want a top-tier Sauvignon.
Pairs well with: goat cheese (the classic combination!), green salads, grilled asparagus, ceviche, fish with herbs.
3. Sparkling wines: bubbles to celebrate the season
Sparkling wine doesn't need a special occasion, and spring is the perfect excuse. Italian Prosecco, made from the Glera grape, is light, fruity (green apple, pear, white flowers) and easy to love.
- Tenuta Prosecco DOC Brut
- V8+ Prosecco DOC Brut "Berto"
- Tenuta Valdobbiadene Superiore DOCG, from Prosecco's most prestigious region.
- For a pink toast: V8+ Prosecco Rosé Millesimato "Lele".
Pairs well with: appetizers, seafood, light fried foods (tempura, shrimp pastel), Sunday brunch.
4. Different whites for those who want something out of the ordinary
- Orange wine, a white made with skin contact, with texture and notes of apricot and tea: Casa De Uco El Salvaje Orange Style.
- Organic Pinot Gris, delicate and floral: Casa De Uco El Salvaje Pinot Gris.
- Elegant Italians: Costa Arente Lugana DOC and Bricco Cortese Di Gavi DOCG.
5. Light reds, served nice and cool
If you can't give up red, spring has a place for you too. The secret is to choose light reds with low tannins and serve them at around 14 °C (15 minutes in the refrigerator).
- Trapezio Vineyard Pinot Noir
- Casa De Uco El Salvaje Orgânico Pinot Noir
- Tenuta Valpolicella DOC, fruity and light, from the Verona region.
Pairs well with: pasta with fresh tomato sauce, white meats, burgers, pizza, mushrooms.
How to serve in spring
| Wine | Temperature | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Sparkling wine | 6 to 8 °C | Bucket with ice and water, 20 minutes |
| Rosé and light white | 8 to 10 °C | Three hours in the refrigerator |
| Fuller-bodied white | 10 to 12 °C | Take it out of the refrigerator 10 minutes beforehand |
| Light red | 13 to 15 °C | 15 minutes in the refrigerator |
Picnic tip: bring your wines already chilled in a cooler bag, with acrylic glasses and a corkscrew, and opt for bottles with screw caps or half bottles.
In summary
Spring calls for wines that refresh: rosés, Sauvignon Blanc, sparkling wines, aromatic whites and well-served light reds. Check out our rosés and whites, our sparkling wines and our selection of wines under R$ 100, with delivery in Curitiba and the surrounding area within 48 business hours.
Enjoy responsibly. If you drink, don't drive. Sale prohibited to those under 18.