COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
N/A
GRAPE
Alvarinho
PRODUCER
Soalheiro
REGION
Vinho Verde
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Soalheiro Alvarinho Brut is a Portuguese sparkling white wine from the Monção and Melgaço sub-region of Vinho Verde, made exclusively from 100% Alvarinho grapes. The producer, Soalheiro, is a pioneering winery in the region, recognized for its early focus on Alvarinho. The Monção and Melgaço area benefits from a distinctive microclimate, influenced by surrounding mountains, which is conducive to the cultivation of Alvarinho. The wine is produced using the traditional method, involving a second fermentation in the bottle. Soalheiro's philosophy centers on environmental sustainability and organic farming practices, aiming to reveal the purity and elegance of the Alvarinho grape.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€21
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Soalheiro is the first Alvarinho brand from Melgaço.
Fact 02
This wine uses the traditional method for sparkling production.
Fact 03
The Monção and Melgaço region has a unique mountain-protected microclimate.
Fact 04
Soalheiro is committed to organic farming and environmental sustainability.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Soalheiro Alvarinho Brut is produced using the traditional method, a process that involves a second fermentation in the bottle. The base wine is fermented at controlled temperatures to preserve its aromatic qualities. Following the secondary fermentation, the wine undergoes several months of aging in the cellar. The grapes are harvested from vineyards located at altitudes of 100 to 200 meters. The winery is committed to organic farming and environmental sustainability as core principles of its operation.
