COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Alvarinho
PRODUCER
PROVAM
REGION
Vinho Verde
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Provam Alvarinho 2023 is a white wine from the Vinho Verde DOC, specifically from the Monção e Melgaço sub-region in Portugal. The producer, PROVAM, is a cooperative established in 1992 by ten winemakers dedicated to high-quality Alvarinho. This region is recognized for its distinct Alvarinho wines, influenced by mineral-rich granite soils. The cooperative's founding aimed to preserve regional winemaking traditions while integrating contemporary methods.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€5
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
PROVAM is a cooperative of ten winemakers.
Fact 02
Monção e Melgaço is known for high-quality Alvarinho.
Fact 03
Granite soils contribute to minerality.
Fact 04
Alvarinho can age gracefully for years.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Provam Alvarinho involves careful vineyard management due to the vigorous nature of the Alvarinho vines and their tendency to produce small grape bunches. Fermentation is typically carried out at controlled temperatures to preserve the grape's aromatic complexity. Aging often takes place in stainless steel vats, a technique chosen to maintain the wine's freshness and primary fruit characteristics. The region's granite soils are a significant factor in the wine's final profile.
