Soalheiro Granit Alvarinho 2024 originates from the prestigious Portuguese region of Vinho Verde DOC and represents one of the most mineral expressions of the Alvarinho variety. The wine features a pale lemon-yellow color and pronounced citrus and mineral aromas, characterized by its dryness, energetic acidity, and elegant structure. It is fermented in stainless steel with contact with fine lees, which contributes to the clarity of its varietal expression. This wine is exceptionally gastronomic, perfect with seafood, fish, white meat, and cheeses, and has received high professional ratings such as 93 points from James Suckling.
Granit Alvarinho 2024 – Soalheiro Winery
Soalheiro Granit Alvarinho 2024 is a dry white wine made from 100% Alvarinho from Vinho Verde DOC (Monção and Melgaço). It is characterized by citrus, green, and mineral notes, refreshing acidity, and a dry finish, making it ideal with seafood and fish.
Description
Soalheiro Granit Alvarinho 2024 originates from the prestigious Portuguese region of Vinho Verde DOC and represents one of the most mineral expressions of the Alvarinho variety. The wine features a pale lemon-yellow color and pronounced citrus and mineral aromas, characterized by its dryness, energetic acidity, and elegant structure. It is fermented in stainless steel with contact with fine lees, which contributes to the clarity of its varietal expression. This wine is exceptionally gastronomic, perfect with seafood, fish, white meat, and cheeses, and has received high professional ratings such as 93 points from James Suckling.
Additional information
| Grape variety / Varieties | Alvarinho |
|---|---|
| Country and region of origin | Portugal – Vinho Verde |
| Vinarija | Soalheiro |
| Podaci o vinogradu | The grapes originate from selected vineyards situated at approximately 400 m above sea level on granite soil, where the higher altitude contributes to more pronounced acidity and minerality. |
| Type of wine | Still wines |
| Style (sweetness) | Dry wines |
| Alcohol | 12 – 13% |
| Temperatura serviranja | 8–10 °C |
| Opis ukusa i mirisa | The wine exhibits elegant aromas with a focus on mineral notes, complemented by discernible citrus and green fruit tones. On the palate, dryness, refreshing acidity, and a mineral structure prevail. |
| Aging | Fermented in stainless steel and aged on fine lees. |
| Preservation potential | 8–10 years |
| Food recommendation | Seafood, fish, white meat, mature cheeses, sushi |
| Availability | In stock |
| Bottle size | 0.75l |
| Ratings and awards | 93 points – James Suckling |
| Pogledaj na Vivino | https://www.vivino.com/en/soalheiro-granit-alvarinho/w/4542136?year=2024 |
| Beleške o ukusu | Highlighted are citrus, green, and mineral notes, alongside dryness and persistent acidity, which provide an energetic and refreshing profile to the wine. |
| O berbi | The 2024 vintage allowed the grapes to develop intense minerality and a clean profile, characteristic of vineyards on granite soil in Monção and Melgaço. |
| Karakteristike vina | Pale lemon-yellow color, pronounced minerality and concentrated acidity, dry body, and a long finish. |
| Tehnološki podaci | Fermentation takes place in stainless steel at slightly elevated temperatures to preserve aromatic and mineral characteristics, with a short period of contact with fine lees before bottling. |
| Grape variety / Varieties | Alvarinho |
|---|---|
| Country and region of origin | Portugal – Vinho Verde |
| Vinarija | Soalheiro |
| Podaci o vinogradu | The grapes originate from selected vineyards situated at approximately 400 m above sea level on granite soil, where the higher altitude contributes to more pronounced acidity and minerality. |
| Type of wine | Still wines |
| Style (sweetness) | Dry wines |
| Alcohol | 12 – 13% |
| Temperatura serviranja | 8–10 °C |
| Opis ukusa i mirisa | The wine exhibits elegant aromas with a focus on mineral notes, complemented by discernible citrus and green fruit tones. On the palate, dryness, refreshing acidity, and a mineral structure prevail. |
| Aging | Fermented in stainless steel and aged on fine lees. |
| Preservation potential | 8–10 years |
| Food recommendation | Seafood, fish, white meat, mature cheeses, sushi |
| Availability | In stock |
| Bottle size | 0.75l |
| Ratings and awards | 93 points – James Suckling |
| Pogledaj na Vivino | https://www.vivino.com/en/soalheiro-granit-alvarinho/w/4542136?year=2024 |
| Beleške o ukusu | Highlighted are citrus, green, and mineral notes, alongside dryness and persistent acidity, which provide an energetic and refreshing profile to the wine. |
| O berbi | The 2024 vintage allowed the grapes to develop intense minerality and a clean profile, characteristic of vineyards on granite soil in Monção and Melgaço. |
| Karakteristike vina | Pale lemon-yellow color, pronounced minerality and concentrated acidity, dry body, and a long finish. |
| Tehnološki podaci | Fermentation takes place in stainless steel at slightly elevated temperatures to preserve aromatic and mineral characteristics, with a short period of contact with fine lees before bottling. |





