{"product_id":"soalheiroalvarinho2025","title":"Soalheiro, Alvarinho 2025","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGet to know: Soalheiro Alvarinho\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe flagship wine from Portugal’s top Alvarinho producer. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoalheiro’s ‘Clássico’ is pure Alvarinho at its best – vibrant, expressive and incredibly moreish. Aromas of ripe peach, apricot and zesty citrus jump from the glass, with hints of tropical fruit and white flowers. On the palate it’s crisp and focused, with mouthwatering acidity, a lovely saline touch and a clean, mineral finish that lingers long after the last sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop food pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled mackerel with lemon and olives (as Kate says!)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpaghetti alle vongole or garlicky prawns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheese: creamy goats’ cheese or fresh mozzarella\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eKate Says\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"It's no secret that I'm a huge fan of Albarino. Soalheiro make such a pure and precise wine with this grape. It is vivid and very intense with lipsmacking acidity. I'd enjoy this with grilled mackerel with lemon and olives.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eProducer Info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoalheiro\u003c\/strong\u003e is the name to know when it comes to Alvarinho in Portugal. Based in the far north of the country in \u003cstrong\u003eMonção and Melgaço\u003c\/strong\u003e, they were the first to bottle Alvarinho as a single-varietal wine back in 1982 – and their ‘Clássico’ remains a benchmark to this day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir vineyards lie high up in the hills overlooking the River Minho, protected by surrounding mountains that create a unique microclimate. Warm days and cool nights during ripening lock in freshness and aromatics, giving the wine its trademark balance of ripe fruit and crisp acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything here is done with care: hand-picked grapes, gentle pressing, cold fermentation in stainless steel, and ageing on fine lees to bring extra texture and elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it’s made:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% Alvarinho grown in the high-altitude hills of Monção and Melgaço\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-harvested and cold-settled for purity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFermented in stainless steel to preserve aromatics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged on fine lees before bottling for extra finesse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Monção e Melgaço, Vinho Verde DOC, Portugal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alvarinho\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry, aromatic, mineral white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy we love it:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoalheiro Alvarinho Clássico is a Portuguese white with pedigree – crisp, classy and incredibly drinkable. Whether you’re new to Alvarinho or already hooked, this is the one to reach for when only the best will do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead more about Soalheiro over at out blog \u003ca title=\"Producer focus: The Brilliant Soalheiro\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reservewines.co.uk\/blogs\/news\/producer-focus-soalheiro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ehere.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soalheiro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39354593280113,"sku":"990_E6","price":22.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5962\/products\/13.jpg?v=1720107573","url":"https:\/\/www.reservewines.co.uk\/products\/soalheiroalvarinho2025","provider":"Reserve Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}