Soalheiro, 'Granit' Alvarinho, 2025, Vinho Verde DOC Rioja Alavesa with touches of leather

with touches of leather

created as a homage to the old labels from the winery’s large oak toneles – 'El Vasquito' – and made for everyday enjoyment

but also the freshness Cabernet Franc needs if it is going to feel elegant rather than simply powerful

but it still carries plenty of shape and authority

Soalheiro, 'Granit' Alvarinho, 2025, Vinho Verde DOC Rioja Alavesa with touches of leather'One Liner' A precise, mineral Portuguese Alvarinho with citrus freshness, subtle fruit and a mouth watering saline edge. Tasting Note Bright lemon yellow in the glass. The nose is elegant and restrained, with citrus, green apple, delicate stone fruit and clear mineral notes. On the palate it is dry, crisp and persistent, showing vibrant acidity, stony freshness and a subtle saline character. This is a more linear, mountain influenced expression of