Soalheiro Alvarinho Espumante Bruto Barrica 2021

Soalheiro Alvarinho Espumante Bruto Barrica 2021

2021 Albariño / Alvarinho Complex Traditional Method
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BODY
Medium-full
OAK
Medium
SWEETNESS
Dry
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  • Tasted by us before it reaches the shelf

Tasting note

Following Soalheiro's success with their first sparkling Alvarinho, they were curious to see the expressions of the varietal after fermentation in barrel. Soalheiro Espumante Bruto Barrica is a sparkling wine with a distinctive character from ageing.

The primary fermentation happens in oak, and the base wine spends the next 12 months ageing in barrels. This produces a lot of flavour complexity and a creamy, persistent texture. After a secondary fermentation in bottle and 36 months of ageing, this wine showcases all the elegance and complexity of Alvarinho while highlighting the less fruity characters of the varietal. It is modelled after some of Soalheiro's favourite French sparkling wines, but with a touch of Monção and Melgaço.

This wine has an intense yellow colour and fine, persistent bubbles. On the nose are mostly tertiary and vanilla aromas from the barrel. In the mouth this wine has a good balance between acidity and alcohol, and a creamy texture. The flavours are persistent and complex, but at the same time elegant.

Producer

Quinta de Soalheiro

In 1974, João António Cerdeira and his parents decided to break from tradition and plant a full parcel as a continuous vineyard of Alvarinho. This parcel was called ’Soalheiro’, meaning ‘sunny’, referring to its location, exposed to sun all day long. Since this first innovation the Cerdeira family has been linked to the development of Alvarinho cultivation in Melgaço. Today, third-generation family members have embraced this spirit of innovation.

Region

Minho

Minho, located in the northwest of Portugal, is renowned for its unique and refreshing wines, shaped by its temperate maritime climate and lush, green landscape. The region is particularly famous for Vinho Verde, a light, crisp, and slightly effervescent white wine known for its vibrant acidity and fresh citrus flavours. Vinho Verde is made from a variety of indigenous grapes, including Alvarinho, Loureiro, and Trajadura. Minho also produces charming reds and rosés with bright fruit notes and lively character.

Food matching

  • Oysters and Mussels Oysters and Mussels
  • Goats cheese Goats cheese
  • Bacalao Bacalao

Specifications

  • 12% ABV
  • Country Portugal
  • Sustainable
  • Traditional
  • Complex Traditional Method
  • 2021

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