Quinta de Chocapalha Mar de Lisboa Branco 2023 from the coastal hills north of Lisbon is a zesty Portuguese white built around Arinto and Verdelho, giving you sea‑spray freshness, citrus lift and just enough texture to keep things interesting. This 2023 Mar de Lisboa Branco is crafted by Sandra Tavares da Silva and shows the estate’s signature balance of brightness, perfume and easy drinkability.

In the glass you’re looking at an intense, bright colour with aromas of citrus, pink grapefruit and gentle tropical notes, along with pear and a lightly pithy, fruit‑skin character. The palate is fresh, balanced and elegant, with good persistence – juicy citrus and grapefruit over a creamy‑pear mid‑palate, wrapped in lively acidity that makes each sip feel like a summer sea breeze. It’s one of those “sunny but refreshing” coastal whites that over‑delivers for the price.

Food‑wise, Quinta de Chocapalha Mar de Lisboa Branco 2023 is perfect with grilled fish, sardines, salt‑and‑pepper squid, prawn dishes and simple seafood pastas, where its freshness and slight creaminess really sing. It will also work a treat alongside summer salads, soft cheeses and light chicken dishes, making it a cracking fridge white for warm‑weather drinking and casual long lunches.