QUINTA SOALHEIRO Alvarinho - Minho 2024/25 Bottle VGN
White Still Wine | Portugal | Minho | 75cl
£19.95
/ £119.70
£113.72case
ABV: 12.5%
Size: 75cl
Closure Type: Cork
Country: Portugal
Region: Minho
Wine Style: Crisp and Dry White
Grape: Albariño/Alvarinho
Description
Since João António Cerdeira pioneered Melgaço’s first continuous Alvarinho vineyard in 1974, the family-owned Quinta de Soalheiro has been a beacon of viticultural excellence. Named for its exceptionally sunny terroir, this second-generation estate champions sustainability, organic practices, and hand-harvests every grape. Their 2025 Alvarinho honours the benchmark ‘Clássico’ legacy that began in 1982.
The vintage bursts with aromatic freshness, offering intense flavours of bright citrus, passion fruit, and delicate orange blossom. On the palate, it delivers a vibrant, mouth-watering acidity balanced by a generous texture and striking minerality. Offering remarkable potential for bottle evolution, this beautifully structured wine is suited to any occasion. It pairs flawlessly with fresh seafood or shines brilliantly on its own, perfectly preserving regional identity.
Try this with barbecue sardines or mackerel...
Try barbecue sardines or mackerel with a mineral Albariño, zingy Picpoul de Pinet or a Loire Sauvignon Blanc. This Portuguese version of Albariño called Alvarinho from Minho would be a superb match.