Solos

Aveleda Solos de Xisto

Regional Minho, Portugal
Variety: 100% Alvarinho
Vintage: 2021 / 12% Vol.

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James Suckling

02 points

2023

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Wine Enthusiast

91 points | Best Buy & Top 100 Best Buy 2023

2023

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Revista Paixão pelo Vinho

17 points | Mention "Very good"

2023

Aveleda Solos de Xisto is produced with the best Alvarinho bunches from Aveleda grown in schist 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 before being released.

Tasting Notes

With a beautiful hue of pale yellow, Aveleda Solos de Xisto is discreet on the nose with delicate aromas of jasmine and ripe peaches. On the palate, the structure is velvety and creamy, blending in perfection with the more gourmand notes of mangoes, peaches and ripe grapefruit. It's an extremely elegant wine and this harmony of aromas makes it perfect to enjoy by itself or pairing with more delicate dishes.

Food Pairings
  • Salads with rich sauces

  • Lobster chowder

Serving Suggestions
  • 50 - 54º F

  • Ready to drink, but can benefit from cellaring (up until 10 years)

Awards & Distinctions
  • 2023

    James Suckling

    02 points

    Aveleda Solos de Xisto / Vintage 2020

  • 2023

    Wine Enthusiast

    91 points | Best Buy & Top 100 Best Buy 2023

    Aveleda Solos de Xisto / Vintage 2021

  • 2023

    Revista Paixão pelo Vinho

    17 points | Mention "Very good"

    Aveleda Solos de Xisto / Vintage 2021

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