Ag.hora Alvarinho 2020

Ag.hora Alvarinho 2020

4/5 Vivino Rating

Grape: Alvarinho
Alcohol: 12% abv
Type: Dry White (Skin Contact)
Vintage: 2020
Format: 75cl
Designation: Vinho Verde DOC
Region: Monção e Melgaço
Country: Portugal

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Description

Wine

Soalheiro Ag.hora Alvarinho shows a rather high taste persistence when compared to normal white wine. This wine has a gold-yellow colour. The aroma is different because of the skin contact and the flavour elegant with tannins on the palate.

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 are influenced by a unique microclimate, receiving the perfect rainfall, temperature, and sunshine conditions. This is thanks to a range of mountains that protects Monção and Melgaço from the Atlantic influence. The soils are granite, and the grapes are grown using practices that support biodiversity and the viticultural ecosystem, promoting environmental sustainability.

Vinification

The vinification is inspired by a Georgian style of winemaking. Alvarinho grapes are hand-harvested, partially destemmed and gently foot-treaded. The wine is wild-fermented in Terracotta followed by a period of around three months of skin maceration before it is carefully pressed in a vertical press. After pressing, the wine returned to the Terracotta, already without the skins, to age for at least 4 months.

Food Suggestions

Soalheiro Ag.hora Alvarinho is a perfect wine to discover in a wine bar. Is a distinct wine with a strong character perfect to accompanied by food. It certainly prefers heartier plates such as fatty fish dishes, lamb, duck, roasted chicken, mature cheeses, and anything in a walnut sauce or with mushrooms, such as a nice risotto.

Ideal serving temperature –  11°C.