2023 Quinta de Soalheiro Primeiras Vinhas
| Type of Wine | |
|---|---|
| Country | |
| Region | Minho |
| Appellation | Vinho Verde (Appellation) |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Grape | |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (13%) |
| Drink window | 2024 - 2036 |
- Buy 6 for 20.95 17.31 each and save 9%
Description
The Primeiras Vinhas Alvarinho Vinho Verde is 85% fermented in stainless steel and 15% in oak and is incredibly well integrated. The Albarino (Alvarinho) vineyards are around 40 years old. In the glass the wine is very light yellow with a bit of a greenish tinge which still betrays its youth. The wine has an aromatic nose with minerals and a hint of citrus that slowly unfolds in the glass. It is a medium bodied, fresh, dry and very elegant wine with a lot of length which is still youthful but can certainly be drunk but can also remain in the cellar until 2035+. Great price/quality ratio.
Specifications
| Type of Wine | White |
|---|---|
| Country | Portugal |
| Region | Minho |
| Appellation | Vinho Verde (Appellation) |
| Winery | Soalheiro |
| Grape | Albarino |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Drinking as of | 2024 |
| Drinking till | 2036 |
| Alcohol % | 13 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Promotion | Tier Price |
| Parker rating | 93 |
| James Suckling rating | 91 |
| Tasting Profiles | Aromatic, Complex, Fruity, Powerful, Round, White fruit |
| Drink moments | Cadeau!, Lekker luxe, Terras |
Wijnhuis
Quinta de Soalheiro is located in the northernmost point of Portugal, in the sub-region of the Vinho Verde area, called Monção e Melgaço. Protected by a mountain range in the north, the vineyards are ideally located for growing the Alvarinho grape, with just enough of everything: sun, heat and rainfall. It was these unique circumstances that led João Antonio Cerdeira to plant his first alvarinho vineyard here in 1974. João has since been succeeded by his children Luis and Maria, who have further developed and perfected the company. Everything is done here with a great sense of detail. The vineyards are cultivated organically and the winemaking process has only one purpose: to make pure and harmonious wines. Soalheiro has a great reputation both in Portugal itself and abroad.
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