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Structure
Drinking window
Best 0 to 3 years from vintage.
vintage0 yrs3 yrs8 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: green apple, white peach, lemongrass, spring blossom
Palate: citrus, pear, fresh herbs, light spritz
The Soalheiro entry blend pairing Melgaço Alvarinho with Loureiro from outside the sub-region. Crisp, fresh, gentle natural spritz; the everyday-summer face of the estate.
What it pairs with
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Sardinhas grelhadas
Allo's high-acid spritz and citrus drive cut grilled-sardine oils and freshen the palate between bites. -
Pasteis de bacalhau
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Lemongrass-pear register lifts the salt-cod fritters and the spritz refreshes the fried texture. -
Caldo verde
Galego-cabbage soup wants a fresh, lower-alcohol white; Allo's lightness keeps the broth front-and-centre. -
Summer salads
Spring blossom aromatics and lemongrass partner herb-forward salads and vinaigrettes.
History
Allo was launched by Soalheiro as the estate's accessible entry-level blend, combining Alvarinho with Loureiro to deliver a fresher, lighter style than the sub-region single-variety wines. The name nods to the two varieties (Alvarinho and Loureiro).
- 2013: Soalheiro Allo launched as the entry-level Alvarinho-Loureiro blend
Facts
- Producer
- Soalheiro · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Alvarinho (60%), Loureiro (40%)
- Classification
- DOC Vinho Verde
- Oak
- Stainless steel; short lees contact
- ABV
- 11.5%
- Price
- EUR 10 to 14 at retail
- Drinking window
- 0-3 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2013
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Soalheiro Allo
What does Soalheiro Allo taste like?
Green apple, white peach, lemongrass and spring blossom on the nose; citrus, pear, fresh herbs and a light natural spritz on the palate. Light-bodied with high acidity and a medium refreshing finish.
When should I drink Soalheiro Allo?
Drink within 0 to 3 years of vintage. Built for freshness and youthful spritz; there is no benefit to cellaring.
What grapes are in Allo?
Alvarinho (around 60 percent) and Loureiro (around 40 percent). The blend takes Loureiro from sub-regions outside Monção e Melgaço so the wine is bottled as straight DOC Vinho Verde rather than single-sub-region.
What food pairs with Allo?
Grilled sardines, salt-cod fritters, caldo verde and summer salads. The light body and high acidity make it a versatile everyday Atlantic-Portuguese match.
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