Aveleda Solos De Xisto Alvarinho 2024 Portuguese White Wine
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Learn MoreDiscover the enchanting Aveleda Solos De Xisto Alvarinho 2024, a premium single-varietal white from Portugal's noble Alvarinho grape, grown in the schist-rich soils of Vinho Verde's Monção e Melgaço sub-region that impart a unique mineral edge and bracing acidity. Bursting with intense aromas of citrus, peach, passion fruit, and floral hints like orange blossom, it delivers a round, persistent palate of tropical vibrancy, nutty depth, and elegant complexity—perfect for those seeking a fresh yet age-worthy wine that elevates seafood or stands alone on warm evenings. This 2024 gem captures Alvarinho's low-yield prestige, blending high sugar richness with lively freshness for an unforgettable sip of Iberian coastal allure.
Aveleda Solos De Xisto Alvarinho 2024 is a pure Alvarinho varietal from Portugal's Vinho Verde region, crafted from grapes grown on distinct terroirs of granite and clay soils at Quinta da Aveleda. This 12.5% ABV wine reflects meticulous viticulture, yielding a balanced, elegant profile with bright acidity and a creamy texture. Its medium body and fresh, crisp character earned 90 points from Wine Enthusiast.
Aromas burst with tropical pineapple, white peaches, citrus like grapefruit and lemon, plus floral orange blossom and subtle flower notes.
The palate delivers a creamy, medium-bodied experience with bright green flavors, briny grapefruit, and accents of peaches and tropical fruits, balanced by vibrant acidity.
Persistent and crisp, with a delicate briny edge and tight crispness that lingers refreshingly.
This wine stands out for its terroir-driven balance from schist-influenced soils, showcasing Alvarinho's queenly status with tropical elegance rarely found in light Vinho Verdes. Its aging potential—up to a decade—adds depth, evolving richness without losing vibrancy. Produced with a philosophy of small details and nature's mastery, it captures the lush biodiversity of Quinta da Aveleda.
Serve chilled at 8-10°C with white fish, oysters, soft cheeses, or grilled vegetables to highlight its freshness. Enjoy now for crisp fruitiness or cellar a few months for added complexity. Its silky texture makes it ideal as an aperitif on warm evenings.
Aveleda Solos De Xisto Alvarinho 2024 is a single varietal white wine made from the Alvarinho grape, produced by Aveleda in Portugal's Vinho Verde region, known for its complex floral, fruity, and mineral profile.
This 2024 vintage features high acidity, moderate to higher alcohol from Alvarinho's sugar content, pale straw color with citrus reflections, and aromas of peach, lemon, passion fruit, and subtle salinity, grown on schist soils for added minerality.
Serve chilled at 8 10°C in a white wine glass; enjoy young for freshness or age up to 10 years for complexity; its bracing acidity and food friendly nature pair well with seafood, salads, or light dishes.
Its "Solos de Xisto" (schist soils) imparts unique minerality and structure to the noble Alvarinho grape, yielding low yield, pippy berries with thick skins that deliver persistent flavors of stone fruits, citrus, and floral notes uncommon in lighter Vinho Verdes.
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