Soalheiro Alvarinho has the nickname “Clássico” as it was the first wine ever to be made by the family back in 1982. Since then, it remains our most classic style of single varietal Alvarinho with aromatic freshness, intense flavor, and an unusual evolution in the bottle – it is wine that goes well with any occasion.

Region:
Vinho Verde

Grape Varieties:
Alvarinho

Tasting Notes:

Bright lemon yellow colour. This wine is distinguished by its fresh and elegant fragrance, revealing the aromatic complexity of Alvarinho variety. The flavour has intense tropical and mineral notes that balance perfectly with the acidity and moderate alcohol content.

Vinification:

The grapes are harvested by hand. Between pressing and fermentation, the must is clarified at a low temperature. The wine ferments in stainless steel and matures on fine lees before bottling.

The objective of vinification is to obtain an Alvarinho that concentrates the quality of the grapes and that allows for a good evolution the bottle.

Analytical Notes:
Alcohol Content: 12.5 %
Residual Sugar: Dry
Total Acidity:  7.0 g/L
pH: 3.14

Soil:
Granite

Climate:
Melgaço, the most northern region of Portugal, is protected by the surrounding mountains that allow a perfect marriage between rainfall, temperature and the number of hours of sunshine needed for the better maturation of the Alvarinho grapes. This climate, characteristic during ripening is frequently associated with the microclimate of Monção and Melgaço, where hot days alternate with cold nights, allowing for the maintenance of a fresh and fruity aromas with an acidity that is present but moderate, just the way the wine makers like it.