Alvarinho

Intense and Elegant

Where history meets a unique terroir…

Factsheets

2020
2021

Tasting notes

Citrine color. Elegant, intense, and of great complexity.
The aromas of white fruit and some citrus fruits predominate, in harmony with floral nuances and an irreverent minerality. Structured, with a lively and well-integrated acidity, it has a long aftertaste with a spicy note.

Type

Alvarinho

Specifications

Alcohol: 13,5 % vol.
Total Acidity: 6,5 g/l
Residual Sugars: <2 g/l

Denomination

Vinho Verde DOC

Soil

Granitic

Harvest

By hand to small cases of 15 kg

Vinification

The grapes were cooled down to 5ºC, followed by gentle destemming and skin maceration at low temperatures for a few hours. After pressing, the must was clarified by decanting and fermented at a controlled temperature of 16ºC, keeping the wine on
fine lees for a long period of time. 10% of the batch fermented and aged on fine lees for 6 months in used French oak barrels.

Awards and Recognitions

Distinguished by the most prestigious national and international competitions and influencers.

93 points

Wine Enthusiast Magazine

91 points

James Suckling

90 points

Robert Parker Wine Advocate 2023

Pairings

Pairs perfectly with grilled fish, seafood, poultry and white meat, as well as with dry cheese and dry cured sausage.

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