Soalheiro Granit Mineral Selection Alvarinho 2025

This is such an elegant and precise bottle of Alvarinho, with subtle fruit notes and deliciously vibrant acidity showcasing a distinctive expression of a mountain-grown Alvarinho. Sourced from small plots on granite soils at around 400 meters in Monção and Melgaço, it stands out for its freshness and tension, where minerality dominates over the more fruit-forward profile of the grape. Soalheiro refer to it as a 'gastronomic wine' i.e. have it with food. I don't doubt that for a second, but I would drink this on it's own until stocks ran dry...

Soalheiro Granit has good aging potential, typically between 5 and 10 years, and can develop even further under ideal conditions. Its high acidity, combined with strong minerality and structure, serves as the backbone for bottle evolution.