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Quinta De Soalheiro Alvarinho Primeiras Vinhas 2022 750ml
Case of 6
OUT OF STOCK
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SKU 953994
$161.64/case
$26.94/bottle
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The 2022 Primeiras Vinhas comes from the plot of Alvarinho that gives the name “Soalheiro” to the project, the place where the first vines were planted in 1974. Whole bunches had a soft pressing to avoid extracting too much tannin, which can give a bitter twist to the wine. The juice fermented with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel, used barrels and 5,000-liter oak vats, with some 15% of the volume in oak and without temperature control. It was kept with lees until April and then blended. It has 13% alcohol, a pH of 3.17 and 5.8 grams of acidity, parameters of a riper and warmer year. It has a complex nose and less fruit character. It’s serious, defined and balanced with a chalky sensation, vibrant and fresh but with a rounder palate and a dry finish. 20,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in May 2023.
The pale skinned grapes of the Albarino varietal have been grown in and around Spain and Portugal for almost a thousand years, where they are highly enjoyed and prized by the locals for their distinctive aroma, and sharp, tart acidity levels. Over the past century, their influence has spread to the New World, and many vineyards keen to emulate the white wines of Spain have had considerable success with this varietal. The light bodied wines which are produced from the Albarino grapes have wonderfully aromatic properties, and carry ripe flavors of soft summer fruits, apricot and peach, with a mild and pleasantly bitter after taste brought on by their thick skins. Because of their acidic nature, they are a fantastic match for many Spanish foods, and are best served chilled on a hot day.
Country
Portugal
Benefiting from both the hot, dry Iberian climate as well as brisk Atlantic winds, Portugal is a perfectly situated country for vineyard cultivation and wine production. With a wine making history which stretches back thousands of years, it comes as little surprise that wine plays an important role in the cultural identity and practices of the country. The Phoenicians, the Carthaginians, the Greeks and the Romans all had a hand in forming Portugal as an important center for wine production, and over the millennia, this resulted in each region of this beautiful part of Europe producing its own distinctive wines easily identifiable and separate from neighboring Spain's. Today, the varied terroir and climate across Portugal allows a great range of wines to be made each year, from the fresh and dry Vinho Verde wines to the famous and widely drunk fortified Port wines, and many in between.
Region
Vinho Verde
WA93pts
Wine Advocate
The 2022 Primeiras Vinhas comes from the plot of Alvarinho that gives the name “Soalheiro” to the project, the place where the first vines were planted in 1974. Whole bunches had a soft pressing to avoid extracting too much tannin, which can give a bitter twist to the wine. The juice fermented with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel, used barrels and 5,000-liter oak vats, with some 15% of the volume in oak and without temperature control. It was kept with lees until April and then blended. It has 13% alcohol, a pH of 3.17 and 5.8 grams of acidity, parameters of a riper and warmer year. It has a complex nose and less fruit character. It’s serious, defined and balanced with a chalky sensation, vibrant and fresh but with a rounder palate and a dry finish. 20,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in May 2023.
Winery Notes
Bright lemon to golden-yellow color and a concentrated ripe fruit aroma with buttery notes and plenty of spice. It boasts an elegant, vibrant flavor that is very firm and tropical tasting in its youth and gets bigger with ageing. Its full body perfectly balances with a crisp acidity. A versatile match for many plates, it can accompany seafood, many varieties of fish, poultry dishes, mature cheeses, smoked meats, or Asian and Mediterranean cuisines.
