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Soalheiro Primeiras Vinhas Alvarinho, Vinho Verde 2020
In Portugal, 'first' vines (primeiras vinhas) are the old vines, here around 40 years old, which deliver the expected greater depth and complexity, but displayed in an exquisitely refined, pristine white with floral aromas and crystalline freshness.
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Code: PW9441
Wine characteristics
- White Wine
- 2 - Dry
- Albarino
- Now to 2027
- 13% Alcohol
- no oak influence
- Cork, natural
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
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