2023 Soalheiro Terramatter Blanco
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Body: medium-bodied. Fuller than most white wines from Vinho Verde; 12.5% alcohol.
Acidity: high. from the cool climate of Vinho Verde.
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Log inThe 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.
Character
The wine
- 100%
Origin
Bottle
Wine features
Parker
Rating
90
Release Price
$30
Drink Date
2019 - 2030
Reviewed by
Mark Squires
Issue Date
30th Aug 2019
Source
Issue 244 End of August 2019, The Wine Advocate
The 2018 Alvarinho Terramatter is Soalheiro's new organic-certified and unfiltered Alvarinho, sourced from 25-year-old vines. It was partially (15%) fermented in chestnut barrels, with another 40% in concrete eggs to increase concentration. It comes in at 13% alcohol. Easily able to fill the mouth, this feels round and relatively lush, but there is good structure underneath. As it sits on the palate, it seems both sturdier and tenser. It isn't a very fruity Alvarinho, and its slightly earthy finish gives it nuance. This is a different profile of Alvarinho, but it works well. It should age well too.
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James Suckling
SOALHEIRO ALVARINHO MONÇÃO E MELGAÇO VINHO VERDE TERRAMATTER 2020
Score
91
Lemons, pineapple, peaches and sea shells on the nose. Creamy and fresh with a medium body and gentle saline undertone. From organically grown grapes. Vegan. Drink now.
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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.
Deze ongefilterde, organische Alvarinho opent met levendige citrus- en limoentonen, kruidige en licht bloemige aroma’s, een subtiele gistigheid van de ongerijpte sedimenten en een elegante, frisse mineraliteit met zachte houtnuances door de gedeeltelijke vergisting in kastanjevaten. Daardoor werkt de wijn uitstekend bij gevogelte, witte vis, schelp- en schaaldieren, zachte kazen en salades: de frisse zuren snijden door rijke en romige smaken heen, de minerale en zilte tonen versterken zeevruchten en vongole, en de gistrijke, volle textuur vormt een mooi tegenwicht voor gebraden of geroosterde bereidingen zoals gegrilde octopus, geroosterde bloemkool met tahin of ravioli met paddenstoelen en salieboter, terwijl lichte citroen-, knoflook- of muntaccenten en korte grill- of roostertijden de beste synergie geven.
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