Soalheiro Sparkling Brut Barrel

António Luis Cerdeira
€22.40
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Following the success of our first Alvarinho sparkling wine, we were curious to see what Alvarinho expressions would be like after barrel fermentation. Soalheiro Espumante Bruto Barrica is a sparkling wine with a distinct character provided by its barrel aging. Primary fermentation takes place in oak and the base wine spends 12 months in barrels, which gives it a great complexity of flavor and a creamy, long-lasting texture. After secondary fermentation in the bottle and 36 months of aging, this wine displays all the elegance and complexity of Alvarinho, with a special emphasis on its less fruity characteristics. It is a wine that follows the production model of our favorite French sparkling wines, but with a special touch of Monção and Melgaço.


Bruto Barrica Sparkling Wine is a unique sparkling wine that can be paired with a variety of foods. Its complex flavor pairs well with red meat, goat and lamb, cured cheeses or other intense dishes. It pairs beautifully with lighter foods, such as cooked seafood or grilled vegetables.

This wine has an intense yellow colour and presents fine, persistent bubbles. On the nose, it reveals essentially tertiary vanilla aromas resulting from its ageing in barrels. On the palate, it presents a good balance between acidity and alcohol and reveals a creamy texture. The flavours are complex, very elegant and persistent.
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