Alvarinho 2018

Description

Citric color with an intense citric and floral aroma, combined with mineral and tropical fruit notes. Elegant and engaging, with a good long finish. To enjoy as aperitif and also a perfect match with salads, fish dishes and seafood.

Recommended serving temperature 8º-10ºC.

Awards

Silver Concours Mondial de Bruxelles

Vinification

Grapes are harvested by hand in the early morning in order to preserve its freshness. After a pre-fermentation maceration at low temperature the grapes are pressed and the juice is clarified. Fermentation takes place at controlled temperature of 16º C.

Vineyard

The subregion of Monção and Melgaço has a very particular microclimate, characterized by cold winters with intermediate rainfall, whereas summers are very hot and dry, which denotes a limited Atlantic influence. The subregion has developed around the south bank of the River Minho on hillsides. The wines made from Alvarinho are the stars of the subregion of Monção and Melgaço.

Soil Type

In this subregion soils are mainly of granitic origin, although there are some local bands of gravel.

Harvest Notes

Harvest takes place during September. Grapes are harvested by hand in the early morning in order to preserve its freshness.

Maturation

No ageing in oak

Palate

Elegant and engaging, with a good long finish.

Food Pairing

To enjoy as aperitif and also a perfect match with fish dishes and seafood. Recommended serving temperature 8º-10ºC.