Cazas Novas

Vinho Verde producer exploring Alvarinho and Avesso from Portugal's Minho.

Cazas Novas produces wines from Vinho Verde, the distinctive region of Minho in northern Portugal. The winery works with two signature varieties native to the area: Alvarinho and Avesso. Both grapes thrive in the region's Atlantic-influenced climate, yielding wines marked by freshness and mineral character. The Alvarinho expresses the variety's typical citrus and stone-fruit profile, while the Avesso offerings—Pure Avesso and Origem Barrel Aged Avesso—demonstrate the grape's versatility across different winemaking approaches. The barrel-aged expression adds textural depth to Avesso's natural acidity and floral notes. Decanter and Wine Advocate have rated these releases, reflecting their technical merit within the Vinho Verde category.