2023 Soalheiro Terramatter Blanco

The Alvarinho Terramatter is Soalheiro's new organic certified and unfiltered Alvarinho, coming from 25-year-old vineyards. It is partially (15%) fermented in chestnut barrels. Teramatter means "Mother Earth." Luis said: "With this Vin Naturale wine we go back to the real, unfiltered wines with natural turbidity, which gives Alvarinho a different taste from the other Soalheiros. Despite the low sulfur (less than 20 milligrams per liter free) we try the fruit and the potential for evolution in the bottle because the sediments (yeast) protect it from oxidation and help preserve freshness. With this Soalheiro dimension, unfiltered (with sediment at the bottom of the bottle) we try new aromas and new flavors.

The grapes of the Terramatter are harvested a little earlier than the other top cuvées of this domain. The malolactic fermentation is partly done in chestnut barrels (the traditional barrels from the Minho). These give off more subtle aromas than normal oak. Characteristic of this wine are the expressive aromas of herbs and lime thanks to the earlier harvest. A lively, complex wine with a fresh long finish.

Quinta de Soalheiro is located in the northernmost point of Portugal, in the sub-region of the Vinho Verde area, called Monção e Melgaço. The vineyards are protected by a mountain range to the north and are therefore ideally situated for growing the Albarino (Alvarinho) grape, with just enough of everything: sun, heat and rainfall. It was precisely these unique conditions that made João Antonio Cerdeira plant his first Alvarinho vineyard here in 1974. João has since been succeeded by his children Luis and Maria, who have further expanded and perfected the company. Everything here is done with great attention to detail. The vineyards are farmed organically and the winemaking process has only one goal: to make pure and harmonious wines. Soalheiro enjoys a great reputation both in Portugal and abroad.

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Wine and food pairings with the 2023 Terramatter

Grilled octopus with bell pepper and aioli
The texture and minerality of the wine support the full flavours of this Mediterranean dish.

Grilled peach, burrata and mint salad
The ripe fruit aromas and fine acids complement the creaminess of burrata and the freshness of mint.

Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini and Sumac
The earthy notes of cauliflower and the spicy notes of sumac combine perfectly with the yeasty, round texture of the wine.

Pasta with clams, garlic and lemon zest
The freshness and slightly salty note of the wine go perfectly with shellfish and citrus notes.

Smoked mackerel with apple and horseradish cream
The wine's firm structure supports the rich fish, while the acids freshen it all up.

Ravioli with mushrooms and sage butter sauce
The full, yeasty style of the wine balances beautifully with the earthy flavours of mushrooms and the creamy sauce.