One of a fascinating pair of Alvarinho wines from Vinho Verde. This is from vines grown exclusively on vineyards over schist (xisto) bedrock. While true to Vinho Verde's overall fresh style, this is relatively rich-textured, complex and nuanced. It has succulent flavours of ripe peach and apricot, with the tang of sherbet lemon. Schist is a metamorphic rock that fractures easily, allowing the vine roots to penetrate deep into the ground, ensuring a steady supply of water. Its dark colour means it absorbs the sun's heat and re-radiates it at night, giving a 'double-ripening' effect.
Solos de Xisto
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Winemaking
Hand-picked grapes, gently pressed for pure juice. Fermented and aged in stainless steel vats with bâtonnage, then bottle-aged for refinement. Limited yield of 2kg/plant prioritizes quality, showcasing varietal's rich characteristics.
Customer Reviews
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Aveleda Solos De Xisto Alvarinho
Absolutely fantastic Alvarinho from Portugal's Vinho Verde region. Lovely pronounced citrus notes of lemon and grapefruit alongside tantalising tropical flavours of mango and pineapple with ripe peaches and green apple too. There's lovely floral quality and a pleasant minerality to the wine which harmonises alongside the velvety and creamy texture from the battonage. A solid 92 points. Highly recommend!!
Product Specification
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ColourWhite
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CountryPortugal
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RegionVinho Verde
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StyleDry
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ClosureAgglomerate Cork
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SKUL9166122
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Alcohol %12.5%
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GrapeAlbariño
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Unit Volume75cl
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VeganYes
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VegetarianYes