SOALHEIRO ALVARINHO GRANIT 0.75 2021

Product: SOALHEIRO ALVARINHO GRANIT 0.75 2021

Country of origin: Portugal

Producer: Sunny

Origin: Monção and Melgaço, Vinho Verde DOC

The name of this wine – “Granit” – is very fitting because it is highly mineral, with subtle fruit notes and vibrant acidity, revealing this different and unusual dimension of a mountain Alvarinho. Its acidity and elegance are mouthwatering and make this Soalheiro Granit a very gastronomic wine.

Soalheiro Granit reveals the most mineral side of the Alvarinho grape variety. It's an Alvarinho wine sourced from a specific selection of vines planted above 200 meters altitude, revealing the minerality that connects the granitic soil of the Monção and Melgaço terroir with the Alvarinho grape variety, enhanced by bâtonnage and aging on fine lees.

Grape varieties: Alvarinho

Winemaker: Luis Cerdeira

Exam Notes

Bright lemon-yellow color, elegant aroma marked by mineral notes. Dry and persistent taste, revealing the more mineral side of the Alvarinho grape variety. There is a sensation of salinity on the palate that reflects the impact of the granitic soils on Alvarinho.

Pairing: Due to its mineral character and lively acidity, Soalheiro Granit pairs especially well with Mediterranean cuisine: seafood, grilled fish, roasted oily fish. It also harmonizes well with white meats, smoked meats, aged cheese, and delicate Asian dishes such as sushi or dim sum .

Conservation: Store in a cool, dry place at a constant temperature. The bottle should be stored horizontally.

Service: Serve at a temperature between 10 and 12ºC.

Winemaking: The grapes are harvested by hand. After pressing, before fermentation, the must is clarified. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel at a higher temperature than usual for white wines (22°C), ensuring that the fruity nature of Alvarinho does not mask the delicate minerality we seek in this wine. Bâtonnage and aging on the fine lees improve the wine's structure before bottling.

Alcohol content: 13% vol.

Capacity: 75cl 

Quantity per box: 6

Box Type: Card 

Allergens: Contains sulfites.
This wine is suitable for vegetarians and vegans.