Alvarinho – Vinumlector https://test.vinumlector.com Wine Experience Fri, 10 Jan 2025 07:32:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://test.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/logo-White-100x100.png Alvarinho – Vinumlector https://test.vinumlector.com 32 32 José Maria da Fonseca Twin Vines Vinho Verde https://test.vinumlector.com/our-wine/portugal/vinho-verde/jose-maria-da-fonseca-twin-vines-vinho-verde/ Thu, 08 Aug 2024 04:47:21 +0000 https://test.vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=7586 José Maria da Fonseca website. VARIETALS 70% Loureiro, 14% Trajadura, 12% Pedernã, 4% Alvarinho VINTAGE 2022  Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 10%
Total acidity 6 g/l
Residual sugar 14.8 g/l
pH 3.0

APPEARANCE
Crystal clear, pale straw color with lime green highlights.

NOSE
Very fresh citrus aromas focused on lime, lemons and verbena with tropical fruits.

PALATE
Fresh and lively on the palate, crisp and quenching, with that classic Vinho Verde slight fizz in the mouth and a refreshing, zesty acidity.

AGEING
The wine aged in tank for a few months before bottling.

PAIRING
Good with prawns cocktail, seafood salads, chicken dishes – either plain grilled chicken or with white sauce. Try it also with smoked haddock and leek risotto.

RATINGS

3.9

]]> Soalheiro Granit Alvarinho https://test.vinumlector.com/our-wine/portugal/vinho-verde/moncao-and-melgaco/soalheiro-granit-alvarinho/ Thu, 23 Mar 2023 14:57:44 +0000 https://test.vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=6320 Granit, this wine is all about minerality. It offers less fruit and more acidity, revealing an unusual dimension of Alvarinho from the mountain. Its elegance and crisp texture make Soalheiro Granit a very gastronomic wine. Certified vegan. For more info, visit Soalheiro website. VARIETALS 100% Alvarinho VINTAGE 2023  Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 12.5%
Total acidity 6.1 g/l
pH 3.31

APPEARANCE
Bright, lemon-yellow colour.

NOSE
Granit exhibiting elegant aromas with more mineral notes.

PALATE
The taste is crisp, dry, and persistent, with more earthy and stony flavours. There is a sensation of saltiness, reflecting the impact of the granite soils on Alvarinho.

AGEING
Fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats at a higher temperature than is usual for white wine (22°C). Bâtonnage and ageing on the fine lees improve the structure.

PAIRING
With mineral flavours and bracing acidity, Soalheiro Granit especially complements Mediterranean cuisine such as seafood, grilled fish, or oven-baked fatty fish. It also pairs well with white and smoked meats, mature cheeses, or delicate Asian dishes such as sushi or dumplings.

RATINGS

4.1

]]> Soalheiro Allo Loureiro-Alvarinho https://test.vinumlector.com/our-wine/portugal/vinho-verde/minho/soalheiro-allo-loureiro-alvarinho/ Thu, 23 Mar 2023 13:38:11 +0000 https://test.vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=6314 Certified vegan. For more info, visit Soalheiro website. VARIETALS 70% Loureiro, 30% Alvarinho VINTAGE 2022  Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 11.5%
Total acidity 5.9 g/l
pH 3.25

APPEARANCE
Yellow colour with a silvery sheen.

NOSE
In this blend, Alvarinho, with its hint of tropical fruit, contrasts with Loureiro and its floral notes and elegance, resulting in a lively and distinctive wine

PALATE
A vibrant and precise white wine with a peculiar balance due to the moderately low alcohol content. Alvarinho gives structure and Loureiro imparts elegant and mineral aromatic distinction.

AGEING
The Loureiro and Alvarinho ferment separately in stainless steel, maturing on the lees before blending and bottling.

PAIRING
Allo is perfect as a ‘wine by the glass’ or as an aperitif, ideal for a sunny day.
It also pairs well with seafood, grilled fish, white meats, matured cheeses, Asian and Mediterranean gastronomies.

]]> Soalheiro Alvarinho https://test.vinumlector.com/our-wine/portugal/vinho-verde/moncao-and-melgaco/soalheiro-alvarinho/ Thu, 23 Mar 2023 13:14:53 +0000 https://test.vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=6311 Soalheiro Alvarinho has the nickname ‘Clássico’, as it was the first wine ever to be made by the family, back in 1982. Since then, it remains the house's most classic style of single varietal Alvarinho, with aromatic freshness, intense flavour, and an unusual evolution in the bottle – it is a wine that goes well with any occasion! Certified vegan. For more info, visit Soalheiro website. VARIETALS 100% Alvarinho VINTAGE 2023  Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 12.5%
Total acidity 6.2 g/l
pH 3.26

APPEARANCE
Bright, lemon-yellow colour.

NOSE
Distinguished by its fresh and elegant fragrance, the nose is revealing the aromatic complexity of Alvarinho variety.

PALATE
The flavour has intense tropical and mineral notes that balance perfectly with the acidity and moderate alcohol content.

AGEING
The wine ferments in stainless steel and matures on fine lees before bottling.

PAIRING
This classic Alvarinho has the elegance to make an excellent aperitif or complement lighter-flavoured dishes. It pairs well with seafood, grilled fish, white meats, matured cheeses, smoked meats, Mediterranean or Asian gastronomies.

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