Espumante Bruto Alvarinho
Grape: Alvarinho
Alcohol: 12.5% abv
Type: Sparkling White Classic Method
Vintage: N.V.
Format: 75cl
Designation: Vinho Verde DOC
Region: Minho
Country: Portugal
Wine
This wine has a lemon yellow colour with fine and persistent bubbles. The aromas are characteristically Alvarinho – fruity and fresh. On the palate there are notes of minerality, with nice complexity and a lasting finish. The mouthfeel shows a delicate balance between acidity and alcohol.
Region
The Minho wine region, also known as the Vinho Verde region, is located in the northwest of Portugal. It is one of the country’s most well-known wine regions and is primarily known for producing Vinho Verde wines. The Minho region has a maritime climate, influenced by its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean. The climate is characterized by mild temperatures, high humidity, and frequent rainfall. These conditions are conducive to the growth of grapes and contribute to the region’s vibrant, green landscape.
Terroir
The Alvarinho grapes for this wine come from several small vineyards planted in granite soil, from 100 to 200 meters in altitude. This altitude maintains the freshness and aromatics we look for in our Espumante Bruto Alvarinho. Monção and Melgaço region, the most northern point of Portugal, is protected by a range of mountains that create a microclimate with the perfect harmony between rainfall, temperature, and number of hours of sunshine. These conditions allow for the best ripening of Alvarinho.
Vinification
The creation of a sparkling from the Alvarinho variety first requires a careful selection of grapes with the right level of acidity. The grapes are pressed, and the resulting must ferments under controlled temperature, yielding the base wine. Following the traditional method of sparkling wine production, the wine undergoes a second fermentation in the bottle. In the cellar, the wine ages in constant low temperature for several months, developing a sparkling wine that showcases all the elegance of Alvarinho. Following the second fermentation we proceed to the disgorging, where we eliminate the yeast in the bottle and replace the provisional metal stopper for a traditional sparkling cork.
Food Suggestions
This Espumante Bruto Alvarinho is very versatile, pairing with a wide range of cuisines. It can stand on its own as an aperitif but also pairs well with roasted meats, fried foods, shellfish (especially oysters), or aged, salty cheeses. This wine is also an excellent match for lampreys, a local delicacy of Minho.
Ideal serving temperature – 8°C.
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