COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Alvarinho
PRODUCER
Quinta de Soalheiro
REGION
Vinho Verde
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Soalheiro Alvarinho is a single-varietal white wine from the Vinho Verde DOC, specifically from the Monção and Melgaço sub-region in Portugal. Produced by Quinta de Soalheiro, a family-run estate founded in 1974, this wine is a testament to their pioneering efforts in establishing continuous Alvarinho vineyards. The region's unique microclimate, protected by mountains, offers ideal conditions for the grape's maturation. The 2023 vintage was marked by an early harvest due to an advanced growing season. The wine, often referred to as 'Clássico', represents the family's foundational style, first produced in 1982.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
8-8°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Soalheiro translates to 'sunny place', reflecting the estate's ideal location.
Fact 02
The 'Clássico' style was the very first wine produced by the family in 1982.
Fact 03
This wine is certified vegan-friendly.
Fact 04
The 2023 vintage was the earliest harvest in the estate's history.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Soalheiro Alvarinho is produced using 100% Alvarinho grapes. The winemaking process begins with the pressing of full clusters. The resulting must undergoes fermentation in stainless steel tanks, with no malolactic fermentation. Following fermentation, the wine is aged on its fine lees for a period of two months. The 2023 vintage was characterized by an early harvest, commencing on August 23rd, due to an advanced growing season.
