Solos
Regional Minho, Portugal
Variety: 100% Alvarinho
Vintage: 2021 / 12% Vol.
James Suckling
92 points | Best Buy
2023
Jancis Robinson
17 points
2023
Revista Paixão pelo Vinho
17.5 points | Mention "Very good"
2023
Aveleda Solos de Granito is produced with the best Alvarinho bunches from Aveleda grown in granite soils. The harvest is manual with cluster selection. The grapes are cooled until arriving at the vinification center where they undergo soft pressing at low pressures. Alcoholic fermentation and aging happen in stainless steel vats, where the wine ages for 9 months with bâttonage. The wine rests in bottle for another 9 months in bottle before being released.
Bright pale yellow hue, Aveleda Solos de Granito has an exuberant aromatic profile where citrus fruits, green apples and mineral notes are abundant. The mouth has a strong mineral attack, followed by a crisp acidity and aromas of ripe grapefruit and green peaches. With a vigorous structure, this alvarinho varietal is concentrated, direct and straight to the point. Incredibly long finish.
Salmon with mango sauce
Seafood curry
Cheese platter with soft cheeses
50 - 54º F
Ready to drink, but can benefit from cellaring (up until 10 years)
2023
James Suckling
92 points | Best Buy
Aveleda Solos de Granito / Vintage 2020
2023
Jancis Robinson
17 points
Aveleda Solos de Granito / Vintage 2021
2023
Revista Paixão pelo Vinho
17.5 points | Mention "Very good"
Aveleda Solos de Granito / Vintage 2021