Soalheiro Alvarinho

Often quoted as the standard bearer for this variety in Portugal, Luis Cerdeira is the surest pair of hands south of the Minho with Alvarinho.

Monacao e Melgaco, Northern Portugal

2017

12.5%

75cl

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Producer 

Soalheiro

Viticulture 

Melgaco, the most northern region of Portugal, is protected by the surrounding moutains that allow a perfect marriage between rainfall, temperature and the number of hours of sunshine needed for the better naturation of the Alvarinho grapes. This climate characterstic during ripening is frequently associated with the micro-climate of Moncáo and Melgaco, where hot days alternate with cold nights, allowing for the maintainence of a fresh ans fruity aromas with an acidity that is present but moderate, just the way we like it for the Soalheiro.

Winemaking 

The grapes are harvested manually in boxes of small capacity and carried to the cellar in a short space of time. After the pressing and the before fermentation with controlled temperature, the must was decanted during 48 hours at low temperature. The objective of vinification is to obtain an Alvarinho Soalheiro that contentrates the quality of the grapes and that allows to a good evolution the bottle. 

Taste 

Citrus colour, aroma revels a classic Alvarinho Soalheiro, intense and troppical with mineral notes. 

Food Pairing 

Ideal as a aperitif or to accompany seafood dishes, fish or poultry dishes.