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Soalheiro, Alvarinho Moncao e Melgaco 2023

Soalheiro, Alvarinho Moncao e Melgaco 2023

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  • White
  • 75cl
  • ABV 12.5%

Delicate and fresh aromas, this is a classic Alvarinho with intense tropical and mineral flavours and a long, elegant finish. Delicious on its own or with smoked salmon and salads.

  • Country: Portugal
  • Region: Vinho Verde
  • Grape: Albarino
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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 a wine that showcases the grapes' high quality, resulting in good evolution in the bottle.

The Quinta de Soalheiro is to be found about as far north as you can go in Portugal, in the sub region of Moncao e Melgaco. They are almost in sight of the Spanish border and are a good distance from the sea so they get less of the downpours so frequent in this part of Iberia. Organically grown alvarinho grapes are cultivated on 15 hectares of vineyards on granitic slopes at 100 to 200 metres altitude, sheltered by a range of mountains but with wonderful exposure to the sun. Indeed, the name Soalheiro is derived from the Portuguese for 'sunny place'. Joao Antonio Cerdeira is an oenologist with experience of working in Burgundy and he planted the first alvarinho vines here in 1974, lured by the special microclimate and before the region was even a recognised wine growing area. In 1982 he released the first Soalheiro wine. Today the estate is run by his sons Luis and Joao, with the help of their sister Maria, who make the most of the now mature vines with low yields and expert winemaking. They are widely regarded as the most serious grower of alvarinho in Portugal.

We deliver throughout the United Kingdom with no minimum order requirement. For Mainland UK deliveries, the following charges apply:

  • £15 for orders below £75
  • £9.99 for orders below £125
  • Free delivery on orders over £125

We also offer the option to collect from any of our shops at no extra cost. All Mainland UK orders should be delivered within 1-3 working days. Deliveries to Northern Ireland, the Scottish Highlands, and the British Isles may take 3-5 working days. For more information on UK delivery click here and for EU deliveries please click here.

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MARK HARRISON
Wonderful balanced dry white

Balanced Alvarinho, lots of flavour but a light finish. Very easy drinking!

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ANDREA DANTAS
Excellent vinho verde!

Given we will not be able to travel to Portugal this Summer, having the Soalheiro in London is the closest we will get to the feeling of being in Portugal! Fresh and wonderful!