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Alvarinho ‘Granit’, Soalheiro, Vinho Verde

Name: Alvarinho 'Granit', Soalheiro, Vinho Verde
SKU: 3603
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£22.95

100% Alvarinho (same as Albarino over the border in Spain)
Qunita do Soalheiro are the benchmark producer of Alvarinho. Based in the Vinho Verde region, their wines are a league above other producers; more elegant and complex. This particular bottling, named ‘Granit’ after the soils in this vineyard, is my favourite; a rich, complex expression of the grape with a lovely mineral texture and a very long, pure finish.
A little bit similar to really good 1er Cru Chablis, this is perfect with things like grilled white fish with lemon and olive oil or shellfish (lobster salad would be sublime).
Something a bit different but truly World class. You won’t be disappointed.

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Categories: Portugal, White Wine Tags: Alvarinho, organic, Portugal, Vinho Verde, white wine

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Style	White
Country	Portugal
Region	Vinho Verde
Grape	Albarino

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