Aromatic and elegant,
a blend with Atlantic
Sauvignon Blanc
Soalheiro : : Vinho
Soalheiro Sauvignon Blanc & Alvarinho 2021
Soalheiro Sauvignon Blanc & Alvarinho é o resultado da constante procura do Soalheiro em descobrir todo o potencial da região. Depois do sucesso com o Pinot Noir, decidimos explorar que expressões do Sauvingon Blanc poderiam crescer na nossa região. Esta procura resultou num Sauvignon Blanc singular, diferente das suas expressões em França ou na Nova Zelândia. A excelente adaptação da casta Sauvignon Blanc ao Minho faz dela uma interessante combinação com a casta Alvarinho e que resulta num lote com a primeira a mostrar-se mais no nariz e a segunda a contribuir para arredondar a parte gustativa.
Região: Minho IGP
Álcool (%): 12
Acidez Total(g/dm3): 6,5
Açúcar Residual: Seco
Castas: Sauvignon Blanc, Alvarinho
pH: 3,33
Acidez Volátil (g/dm3): 0,3
(Valores aproximados)
Sauvignon Blanc & Alvarinho pairs exceptionally well with fish, shellfish, poultry, and white meats, as well as Asian and Mediterranean gastronomies. The unique primary flavours of Atlantic influenced Sauvignon Blanc also make it a great complement for grilled vegetables, such as asparagus and zucchini, or more complex dishes like a vegetable lasagne.
The wine has a pale-yellow colour. On the nose it shows aromas of green apple and asparagus, inherent to Atlantic Sauvignon Blanc, as well as the more tropical aromas of Alvarinho. On the palate it reveals pleasant, fresh, vegetal flavours with a mineral finish.
The terroirs of our region hold enormous variety and potential that remain to be fully explored. This wine showcases the beauty of Alvarinho from Monção and Melgaço, where it benefits from hot days and cool nights. It is also an excellent expression of Sauvignon Blanc under oceanic influence, as these vines are located on the Atlantic part of Minho region. Here the Sauvignon Blanc benefits from a fresh climate and granitic soils, avoiding over-maturity.
The grapes are harvested by hand and pressed, then gently decanted. Sauvignon Blanc and Alvarinho ferment in separate stainless-steel vats at a low temperature before blending. Fermenting them separately ensures a wine that is aromatic, with the vegetable hints of Sauvignon Blanc and the mineral finish of Alvarinho.
