Toast to summer with Soalheiro sparkling wines

This summer is celebrated with a toast – or rather, with lots of toasts. The hot and long days call for the varied company of sparkling wines from Alvarinho from Soalheiro – an innovation that has become a tradition in the rich territory of Monção and Melgaço.

The history of Soalheiro sparkling wines begins with Bruto Alvarinho and the search for new profiles never stopped after that. At Cave do Espumante do Soalheiro, news, and innovations are constant and reinforce the enormous potential of the Alvarinho variety in the territory of origin, as is the case of Bruto Barrica and Bruto Nature. Fresh, elegant, and diverse, Soalheiro sparkling wines are ideal for a hot summer, a break, and a party, where you toast with family and friends, and discover new things – with a common essence and singularities that make them so special.

Soalheiro Sparkling Brut Alvarinho is an innovation that has become a tradition. In 1995, it was the first sparkling wine made 100% from Alvarinho – a profile that in the following years was expanded in Monção and Melgaço and in the Rias Baixas. It is a fresh, elegant sparkling wine that clearly reveals the complexity of the Alvarinho. Very versatile, it can be enjoyed on its own and goes very well with a wide range of cuisines.

Soalheiro Sparkling Brut Nature 2020 is inspired by the ancestral method of sparkling wine production and is based on Nature, the organic Alvarinho from Soalheiro that has no added sulfites. Yeast Pearls have been added to the base wine – with a neutral flavor – which provides a very delicate bubble and texture. A unique experience to enjoy with enthusiasm and curiosity. To be enjoyed on its own, at the end of a hot day, or to accompany cheeses and dishes with a strong flavor.

The Soalheiro Espumante Bruto Barrica 2019 aged for 12 months in oak barrels before the 36 months of the second fermentation in the bottle, assuming a great complexity of flavor and a creamy and lasting texture, with fine and persistent bubbles. A very elegant sparkling wine, made with time and following the production model of some of the best French sparkling wines, but with a very special and unique touch: the terroir of Monção and Melgaço. It goes very well with red meat, goat and lamb, matured cheeses, or with other intense dishes.

“Our portfolio of sparkling wines increasingly materializes all the potential that the Alvarinho variety and our territory have to produce great sparkling wines.” Luís Cerdeira, head of oenology and manager of Soalheiro

In this sense, Soalheiro continues to look at innovation as a family tradition, challenging itself to take the Alvarinho always further, with unlikely wines and unconventional wine production options, as is the case of these out-of-the-box sparkling wines, with profiles marked and unusual features. Perfect to celebrate the desired summer days.

• Soalheiro Sparkling Alvarinho Brut 2022
  P.V.P. Recommended: €15.00
• Soalheiro Sparkling Nature Brut 2020
  P.V.P. Recommended: €20.00
• Soalheiro Sparkling Barrel Brut 2019
  P.V.P. Recommended: €20.00

ABOUTSOALHEIRO:

In 1974, João António Cerdeira and his family decided to innovate and planted the first plot of continuous vines of the Alvarinho variety in Melgaço. A few years later, in 1982, João António transformed his passion for vineyards and wine into a small independent family production, he took his car out of the family garage and this was transformed and became the Soalheiro winery, Alvarinho’s first brand. in Melgaço. João António’s pioneering spirit marked the history of the family, which since then has been linked to the production of Alvarinho in the territory.

Today, the brothers Maria João and António Luís, together with their mother, Maria Palmira Cerdeira, continue the family project. António Luís, who graduated in Oenology, built a deep knowledge of the Alvarinho variety throughout his life. Maria João, a veterinarian by profession, assumes responsibility for viticulture and has successfully introduced organic production into agricultural practices on her property. Soalheiro is now expanding into wine tourism and the production of organic infusions. The project has grown and is now the result of the work and passion of a team that embraces the usual attitude, of a Winegrowers Club with more than 150 families and a clear vision: to continue without leaving the place, guaranteeing the sustainable development of the territory of origin, Monção, and Melgaço.

The name Soalheiro comes from the characteristics of the first plot of vines that gave rise to the project – a plot that, due to its location, receives sunlight throughout the day.

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