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Bottle of Aveleda Solos de Xisto Alvarinho

Wit · Minho

Aveleda Solos de Xisto Alvarinho

The best white grape with seafood. Full stop.

€ 16,20per bottlefull case of 6: € 97,20

Availability to be confirmed

From one bottle. We keep your wine in your cellar until you request delivery — a full case of 6 is best value per bottle.

Aged 18 or over. Identification may be requested on delivery; alcohol is not left with neighbours.

About this wine

Hand-picked Alvarinho from slate soils. Nine months on the lees and nine in bottle. Jasmine and peach on the nose, velvety and creamy on the palate. Nelson's favourite with fish.

Jasmine and ripe peach, velvety and creamy, with mango, grapefruit and a fresh mineral core.

Oysters, grilled fish, prawn cocktail and shellfish.

Specifications

Regio
Minho, Portugal
Producent
Quinta da Aveleda
Oogstjaar
to be confirmed
Druiven
Alvarinho
Stijl
Elegant, mineral and creamy
Serveertemperatuur
9–11°C
Taste
Jasmine and ripe peach, velvety and creamy, with mango, grapefruit and a fresh mineral core.
Foodpairing
Oysters, grilled fish, prawn cocktail and shellfish.

Why we chose this

Nelson: “My personal favourite. If fish is on the table, this is the bottle I bring. No white grape does it better.”

Taste profile

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The full story

Aveleda Solos de Xisto Alvarinho

Hand-picked Alvarinho from slate soils. Nine months on the lees and nine in bottle. Jasmine and peach on the nose, velvety and creamy on the palate. Nelson's favourite with fish.

Jasmine and ripe peach, velvety and creamy, with mango, grapefruit and a fresh mineral core.

Oysters, grilled fish, prawn cocktail and shellfish.

Ordering and delivery

  • Ordering: from one bottle. Your purchases can remain in your cellar with us free of charge until you request delivery.
  • Shipping: € 9,50 per shipment, regardless of bottle count. A full case of 6 is therefore best value per bottle.
  • Delivery time: to be confirmed
  • Returns: within 14 days, provided bottles are unopened and undamaged.
  • Delivery: identification may be requested. Alcohol is not left with neighbours.