{"product_id":"soalheiro-alma-loureiro-2024","title":"Soalheiro, Alma Loureiro 2024","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGet to know: Soalheiro Alma – The Pur Terroir Loureiro 2024\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA precise and energetic expression of Loureiro from the northern reaches of Portugal’s Vinho Verde DOC. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoalheiro ‘Alma’ was created to speak purely of its grape and place, drawing freshness and character from Atlantic breezes, granite soils, and low-yielding vines. The result is a wine of tension, clarity, and unmistakable identity. Delicate yet vibrant, the nose bursts with floral lift – orange blossom, jasmine, and white flowers – layered with fresh green apple, Rocha pear, and a touch of tangerine zest. The palate is crisp, saline, and finely textured, balancing \u003cstrong\u003ezesty acidity\u003c\/strong\u003e with subtle fruit sweetness. Long, refreshing, and beautifully precise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop food pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh oysters or grilled prawns with lemon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight salads with citrus and herbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoasted Mediterranean vegetables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft cheeses with a gentle tang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eKate Says\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“This is Loureiro at its purest – saline, floral, and full of verve. Compared with many examples from elsewhere in Vinho Verde, Alma feels sharper and more precise, closer in style to a fine Riesling or an Albarino and shows just how exciting this grape can be.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eProducer Info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoalheiro\u003c\/strong\u003e is a pioneer of quality winemaking in Vinho Verde, famed for elevating the Loureiro and Alvarinho grapes to international acclaim. The Alma project takes their philosophy a step further – focusing on purity of terroir and varietal expression, crafted with precision in the far north of Portugal, on the left bank of the Minho River.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it’s made:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariety: 100% Loureiro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-harvested grapes from granite soils and low-yielding vines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhole-bunch pressing to preserve delicacy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold decantation for 48–72 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFermented in stainless steel at 14–16°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged on fine lees for a minimum of six months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vinho Verde DOC, Portugal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e White, still, dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Screwcap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy we love it:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoalheiro Alma captures the Atlantic essence of Loureiro – taut, saline, and lifted, with real finesse. It’s more structured and mineral-driven than most Vinho Verde, offering something that will appeal to lovers of crisp, terroir-driven whites from France as much as fans of Portuguese freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soalheiro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58777214681420,"sku":"kjm1789238252868","price":16.58,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1051\/5660\/8332\/files\/soalheiro-alma-loureiro-2024_1.jpg?v=1789238258","url":"https:\/\/www.doveandfield.shop\/products\/soalheiro-alma-loureiro-2024","provider":"clupsgania","version":"1.0","type":"link"}