varietal: Alvarinho

Aveleda Solos de Granito Alvarinho 2022

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Aveleda
Fanciful Name: Solos de Granito
Varietal: Alvarinho
Vintage: 2022
Country of Origin: Portugal
Appellation: Vinho Regional Minho
Retail Price: $17.99

Tasting Notes: A top-end alvarinho from a top-end producer, Aveleda produces two soil specific wines. The Xisto, wines produced from grapes grown on schist soil, is outstanding on its own. The Granito, vines planted in granite-dominated soils, displays superb class and pedigree. Brilliant pale yellow in the glass, the nose is rich with tree fruit, hints of citrus and a touch of minerality. That minerality takes the forefront on the palate, with stone fruit and an echo of citrus, followed by a lengthy, balanced finish.
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Quinta da Pedra Alvarinho Milagres 2019

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Quinta da Pedra
Fanciful Name: Milagres
Varietal: Alvarinho
Vintage: 2019
Country of Origin: Portugal
Appellation: Vinho Verde
Retail Price: $29.00

Tasting Notes: Produced with a combination of stainless and older used barrels. The lees are stirred in the barrel for half a year, adding complexity to the nose and palate, as well as weight and texture. Brilliant yellow in color, the nose provides lots of peach and apricot notes, and the palate follows suit, with a lovely touch of minerality.
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Anselmo Mendes Alvarinho Monção e Melgaço 2023

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Anselmo Mendes
Fanciful Name: Monção e Melgaço
Varietal: Alvarinho
Vintage: 2023
Country of Origin: Portugal
Appellation: Vinho Verde
Retail Price: $22.00

Tasting Notes: From the man known as “Mister Alvarinho,” this wine eloquently demonstrates why he has earned that distinction. With a purity of fruit, due to cool fermentation in steel tanks, the wine showcases the variety’s characteristics. Beautiful peach and citrus notes on the nose and palate create an enticing, refreshing delicious wine, which confirms that the region of Monção e Melgaço provides the perfect conditions for top class alvarinho.
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Artesania Portugal Alvarinho Alvarinho 2022

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Artesania Portugal Alvarinho
Varietal: Alvarinho
Vintage: 2022
Country of Origin: Portugal
Appellation: Vinho Verde
Retail Price: $14.99

Tasting Notes: Juicy and fresh. This white wine shows notes of peach, apricot and white blossoms that practically jump out of the glass. The long, lingering finish is brought to life by rich citrus flavors like orange and lemon. A creamier mouthfeel than expected, this would pair well with any seafood dish.
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Anselmo Mendes Contacto Alvarinho 2018

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Anselmo Mendes Contacto
Varietal: Alvarinho
Vintage: 2018
Country of Origin: Portugal
Appellation: Vinho Verde
Retail Price: $19

Tasting Notes: From one of the leaders for making super-high-quality wines, in the Vinho Verde region, this is a gorgeous example of what the iconic alvarinho grape variety can provide. Brilliant gold, with green hints, plenty of stone and tropical fruit on the nose and palate. An exceptional match for shellfish, seafood in general, and chicken.
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