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Structure
Drinking window
Best 1 to 8 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs8 yrs10 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: lime zest, white grapefruit, wet granite, white flowers
Palate: citrus, saline minerality, racy acidity, stone finish
Granite-soil selection from the Alvaredo home vineyards: more cutting, more linear and more mineral than the Classico, with a stony grip on the finish.
What it pairs with
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Oysters on ice
Granit's saline cut and racy acidity is a textbook oyster match; the wet-stone register echoes the iodine. -
Ceviche of sea bass
The citrus-driven acidity lifts lime-cured fish and the granite minerality keeps the palate clean. -
Bolinhos de bacalhau
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Salt-cod fritters need a high-acid coastal white; Granit cuts the frying oil and refreshes between bites. -
Goat cheese salad
Lime zest and stony minerality partner fresh goat cheese and citrus dressing.
History
Soalheiro Granit was launched to showcase the granite-soil character of the Alvaredo home vineyards as a parcel selection within the estate, distinct from the Classico blend. Unoaked and built for stony precision rather than weight.
- 2012: Soalheiro Granit launched as the granite-soil parcel selection
Facts
- Producer
- Soalheiro · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Alvarinho (100%)
- Classification
- DOC Vinho Verde - Monção e Melgaço
- Oak
- Stainless steel; extended lees contact
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 22 to 32 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-8 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2012
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Soalheiro Granit
What does Soalheiro Granit taste like?
Lime zest, white grapefruit, wet granite and white flowers on the nose; citrus, saline minerality, racy acidity and a stony finish on the palate. Medium-bodied with a long mineral close.
When should I drink Soalheiro Granit?
Drink within 1 to 8 years from vintage. The stainless-steel format keeps it linear; three to five years in bottle deepens the granite register without softening the acidity.
What makes Soalheiro Granit different from the Classico?
Granit is a granite-soil parcel selection from the Alvaredo home vineyards, vinified for stony precision rather than the blended Classico character. The mineral edge is more pronounced.
What food pairs with Soalheiro Granit?
Oysters on ice, ceviche of sea bass, bolinhos de bacalhau and fresh goat cheese. The granite-driven cut suits raw and lightly cooked seafood.
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