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Description

Soalheiro Alvarinho has a 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.

Soalheiro Alvarinho has the elegance to make an excellent apéritif and complement lighter flavoured dishes. It pairs well with foods such as seafood, grilled fish, white meats, mature cheeses, smoked meats or Asian and Mediterranean gastronomies.

Monção and Melgaço, the most northern region of Portugal, is protected by mountains that form a unique microclimate. This allows a perfect marriage between rainfall, temperature and the number of hours of sunshine needed for the best maturation of Alvarinho grapes. The microclimate in Monção and Melgaço is especially important during ripening, when hot days alternate with cold nights, enabling the development of fresh and fruity aromas and an acidity that is present, but moderate.

Soalheiro Alvarinho Moncao e Melgaco 2024

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Taste Profile

Dry
Sweet
Light
Complex
Fresh
Oaked

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Attributes

  • Type: White Wine

  • Style: Dry and Crisp White

  • Country: Portugal

  • Region: Minho

  • Blend: Albarino

  • Vintage: 2024

  • ABV: 12.5%

  • Size: 75cl

  • Farming: Sustainable

  • Winemaking: Traditional

  • Vegan: Certified

Soalheiro Wine

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.

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.