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9/28/2025

Quinta de Soalheiro: a benchmark in Alvarinho wines.

Introduction To speak of Alvarinho is inevitably to speak of Quinta de Soalheiro , a pioneer in M...

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9/28/2025

Alentejo wines: tradition and food pairing

Introduction Alentejo is one of Portugal's most renowned wine regions. With intense, aromatic...

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9/23/2025

Granitic soils and the Alvarinho grape profile

Introduction In the vineyards of Monção and Melgaço , Alvarinho takes root in granitic soils poor...

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9/16/2025

Perfect pairings with Alvarinho

Introduction Alvarinho is one of Portugal's most emblematic wines, especially originating bet...

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9/9/2025

Red wine in summer: how to enjoy it

Introduction Although red wine is often associated with winter and hearty dishes, it can also be ...

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9/9/2025

Alvarinho wine and cod: a perfect pairing.

Introduction Few gastronomic combinations are as universally accepted as Alvarinho with cod dishe...

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9/2/2025

Alvarinho without oak or barrel: which to choose?

In Alvarinho wines, the choice between stainless steel (without wood) and used oak barrels define...

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8/30/2025

Alentejo Talha Wine: Tradition and Service

In Alentejo, Talha Wine is a living heritage: clay amphorae (talhas), local grapes, and a style t...

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8/29/2025

Douro at altitude: freshness beyond schist

What changes with altitude Climbing the Douro River brings cooler nights and slower maturation. T...

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8/28/2025

How to read the Alvarinho label

1) Origin and sub-region Look for mentions like "Monção and Melgaço." The granite terro...

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8/27/2025

Ideal temperature for serving Alvarinho

1) Because temperature matters Serving an Alvarinho too cold dulls aromas; serving it too warm en...

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8/26/2025

Alvarinho for seafood: quick buying guide

Why Alvarinho with seafood? The vibrant acidity, citrus freshness, and minerality of Alvarinho—es...

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2/25/2022

Reguengo de Melgaco - Alvarinho Wine Producer

Story The history of Quinta Reguengo de Melgaço dates back to the 16th century, when Queen Dª. Le...

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2/25/2022

Solar de Serrade - Alvarinho Wine Producer

Solar de Serrade, built in the 17th century, has a tradition in wines, thanks to the quality of i...

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2/25/2022

Casa do Capitão-mor - Alvarinho Wine Producer

“We seek to produce high quality wines with a distinct personality” Story Quinta de Pacos - Soci...

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2/24/2022

By Élio Lara - Alvarinho Wine Producer

By Élio Lara is the most recent producer of Alvarinho Wine from the sub-region of Monção and Melg...

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2/24/2022

Quinta do Mascanho - Alvarinho Wine Producer

Quinta do Mascanho is a brand launched by José Rodrigues, an orthopedist and wine producer for ov...

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2/24/2022

Quinta de Alderiz - Alvarinho Wine Producer

Story Joaquim Alfredo Esteves Pinheiro (1910-1985), born in the parish of Pias, Monção, was a bus...

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2/24/2022

Quinta das Pereirinhas - Alvarinho Wine Producer

Quinta das Pereirinhas is a family business dedicated to the production, processing and marketing...

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2/24/2022

Quinta da Teimosa - Alvarinho Wine Producer

Quinta da Teimosa is a small farm with a traditional character, which has been in the family for ...

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2/24/2022

Encosta da Capela - Alvarinho Wine Producer

A family business that has been producing Alvarinho grapes for 40 years. It started vinification ...

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2/24/2022

Paterna Owner - Alvarinho Wine Producer

Story The Dona Paterna winery, by Carlos Alberto Codesso, is located in Quinta da Carvalheira, in...

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2/24/2022

Quintas de Melgaço - Alvarinho Wine Producer

Quintas de Melgaço is a public limited company located in the parish of Alvaredo, municipality of...

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2/20/2022

Soalheiro - Alvarinho Wine Producer

Pioneer in the creation of Alvarinho wine in Melgaço, and an international reference for wines fr...

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2/20/2022

Barão do Hospital - Alvarinho Wine Producer

Story Recently acquired by Falua, Quinta do Hospital is located in the parish of Ceivães, in the ...

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2/20/2022

Alvaianas - Alvarinho Wine Producer

The company Alvaianas, created in 1996, is a family business and is located in Paços, Melgaço. T...

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2/13/2022

Adega do Sossego - Alvarinho Wine Producer

Adega do Sossego, in addition to producing Alvarinho wine, is also one of the most renowned resta...

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2/13/2022

Quinta do Regueiro - Alvarinho Wine Producer

Quinta do Regueiro is located in Alvaredo, Melgaço and is managed by Paulo Cerdeira Rodrigues, wh...

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2/10/2022

Top 5 in Melgaço: What to do and where to eat!

TOP 5 - What to do? 1. Walking tour in the village of Melgaço 2. Melgaço Castle - Keep 3. Visit...

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2/10/2022

List of grape varieties grown in Portugal

According to the Instituto da Vinha e do Vinho (IVV) , the following list of white, red and rosé ...

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1/20/2022

The VinhAlvarinho.pt Project

We took advantage of the opening of the Blog to talk about the creation of the VinhAlvarinho.pt p...

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