Wine Highlight: Soalheiro Primeiras Vinhas Alvarinho

Today’s Wine Highlight Soalheiro Primeiras Vinhas, Alvarinho, its wine's roots trace back to the estate's very first vineyard, planted in the year 1974. It doesn't stop there; Soalheiro has ingeniously blended grapes from other vineyards that are over 30 years old. These are scattered across the regions of Monção and Melgaço and are tended by a community of 150 families, all part of Soalheiro's Grapegrowers Club.

What is truly fascinating is the harmonised harvest. Grapes from these older vineyards, along with those from the inaugural 1974 plot, are handpicked and coordinated to be collected on the exact same day. This meticulous approach adds an extra layer of complexity to the wine, making Primeiras Vinhas not just a cornerstone in Soalheiro's range but also a force to be reckoned with in the preservation of the region's historical vineyards.

It's a fascinating narrative bottled into each glass, and I believe it adds a unique richness that sets this Alvarinho apart.

Wine Highlight: Soalheiro Primeiras Vinhas

Soalheiro Primeiras Vinhas Alvarinho is the essence of summertime in a glass, capturing the liveliness of Vinho Verde in every sip. 🥂

📍 Region: Vinho Verde
🍇 Grapes: Alvarinho
🍾 Alcohol: 13.5%
🔬 Acidity: High
🍤 Pairing: Seafood platter, grilled fish, summer salads

👁️ Appearance: Pale straw-yellow, with a light effervescence that tingles the senses.

👃 Nose: A refreshing blend of peach, lemon zest, and a dash of honeysuckle make the nose invigorating.

👄 Palate: The palate is a harmonious interplay of fruit and acidity, encapsulating notes of green apple, citrus, and a distinct minerality.

🏁 Finish: A crisp and lingering finish, ensuring that the last sip is as memorable as the first.

🌱 Winemaking: Sourced from old vines, the grapes undergo fermentation in stainless steel to preserve their freshness.