You want something cold, easy and genuinely good without thinking too hard? This is the one. Alandra White is a Portuguese white that tastes like biting into a ripe white peach next to a wedge of lime, light on its feet and zippy enough to wake you up. Great for a hot Nairobi afternoon, a balcony catch-up, or just the first glass while the nyama choma gets going. We'll get it to you cold and fast, any hour.
Pour it and you get a pale, almost crystal-clear yellow in the glass. The nose is fresh and a little floral, with white peach, orange peel and a lift of lime and citrus. On the palate it's young and clean, juicy fruit up front with a bright, zingy snap of acidity that keeps it lively rather than heavy. No oak, so nothing buttery or woody in the way. It finishes light, balanced and dry, the kind of glass that makes you reach for another.
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Where it's from
This comes from Esporão, one of the big names in Portuguese wine, based down in the Alentejo, the hot, wide-open south of the country. They blend Arinto with local grapes like Antão Vaz and the unusual Perrum, then cool-ferment it in stainless steel and skip the oak entirely. That's the whole trick behind why it tastes so fresh and bright. Alandra is their everyday line, the bottle Portuguese families actually pour at the dinner table rather than save for a special occasion.
Good to know
- What is the price of Alandra White 75cl. 2021?
Alandra White 75cl. 2021 is KSh 1,599 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Alandra White 2021 75cl taste like?
Fresh and bright. Think white peach, orange peel and lime, a juicy fruity palate and a clean, zingy snap of acidity. It's unoaked, light-bodied and dry.
- What is the ABV of Alandra White?
It's 12.5% ABV, so it's an easy, sessionable white rather than a heavy one.
- How do I serve Alandra White?
Serve it well chilled, around 8 to 10C, in a white-wine glass. No decanting needed, it's young and ready to drink straight from the bottle.
- What food pairs with Alandra White?
Grilled fish and seafood are the dream match. It also loves white meats, creamy cheeses and lighter salads, or just sip it solo as an aperitif.
- What grapes is it made from?
It's led by Arinto and blended with local Alentejo grapes including Antão Vaz and the rare Perrum, cool-fermented and unoaked for that fresh style.
- Where is Alandra White from?
Portugal, specifically the Alentejo region in the south, made by the well-known producer Esporão.
Alandra White 75cl. 2021
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Alandra White 75cl. 2021 price in Kenya
Buy Alandra White 75cl. 2021 online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 1,599. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.