Structure

Bodylight
Acidityracy
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong

Drinking window

Best 1 to 8 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs8 yrs10 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Light-bodiedRacy acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: crystalline purity, fine mousse lift

Palate: crisp mineral acidity, delicate live bubble, very persistent close

A blanc de noirs from red grapes with crisp, well-integrated mineral acidity, a delicate and lively mousse and a notably persistent finish.

What it pairs with

  • Oysters
    Racy mineral acidity and a fine bead are the classic oyster answer.
  • Fried salt cod cakes
    The bubble scrubs the fry oil and the low 11 percent alcohol keeps it drinkable.
  • Presunto
    A blanc de noirs has enough body to take cured ham.

Facts

Producer
Soito Wines · visiting guide
Grapes
Touriga Nacional
Classification
DOC Dão
ABV
11.0%
Price
€30 at the cellar door
Drinking window
1-8 from vintage

Frequently asked about Soito Espumante Grande Reserva Blanc de Noirs

What does Soito Espumante Grande Reserva Blanc de Noirs taste like?

Crystalline in colour, with a profile built on crisp, well integrated mineral acidity, a delicate, fresh and lively mousse, a refined style and a very persistent finish.

What grapes are in Soito Espumante Grande Reserva?

It is a blanc de noirs, made white from the estate's red grapes, led by Touriga Nacional.

How much Soito Espumante Grande Reserva is made?

The 2019 release was 885 bottles of 0.75 litres, at 11 percent alcohol.

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