Soalheiro Sparkling Alvarinho Brut Barrica 75cl
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Details
Varieties:
Alvarinho
Alcohol:
12.5%
Tasting:
It has an intense yellow color and presents fine and persistent bubbles. On the nose it essentially reveals tertiary vanilla aromas resulting from aging in barrels. In the mouth, it presents a good balance between acidity and alcohol and reveals a creamy texture. The flavors are complex, very elegant and persistent.
Harmonization:
It is a unique sparkling wine that can accompany a variety of foods. Its complex flavor combines very well with red meat, goat and lamb, cured cheeses or other intense dishes. It pairs beautifully with lighter foods such as boiled seafood or grilled vegetables.
Region:
Vinho Verde
Sub-Region:
Vinho Verde: Monção-Melgaço
Type:
Alvarinho Sparkling Wine
Characteristic:
Brut
Capacity:
75cl
Wine Variety:
Alvarinho
Description
Alvarinho sparkling wine with a distinct character, marked by fermentation and aging in barrels before the second fermentation in the bottle.
🍇 Region: Minho Geographical Indication.
🌱 Grape varieties: Alvarinho.
🛠️ Winemaking: Primary fermentation in used oak barrels and secondary fermentation in the bottle.
⏳ Aging: The base wine remains in barrels for 12 months; after secondary fermentation, it ages for approximately 36 months in the bottle.
👃 Organoleptic Test:
- Color: Intense yellow, with fine, persistent bubbles.
- Aroma: Tertiary and vanilla aromas resulting from barrel aging.
- Mouthfeel: Creamy texture, complex, elegant and persistent flavors.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Pairs well with red meat, goat, lamb, aged cheeses, hearty dishes, cooked seafood, and grilled vegetables.
