Alvarinho wines are aromatic crisp and elegant with flavours of citrus peach melon herbs and saline minerality. Native to northwest Iberia, especially in Vinho Verde, Portugal, and Rias Baixas, Spain, Alvarinho offers bright acidity and vibrant fruit. Known for freshness texture and ageing potential it suits seafood and Mediterranean dishes.
Grande Courtade Alvarinho, is a fresh, aromatic white produced from organically produced grapes. Ideal for summer drinking, with vibrant pe...
France
Languedoc Roussillon
2022
Crisp Dry White
Regular price
£12.99
Alvarinho originates in northwest Iberia and is most famously grown in Vinho Verde, Portugal, especially in Moncao e Melgaco. It is also widely planted in Rias Baixas, Spain, where it is known as Albarino.
Alvarinho typically shows lemon, lime, peach, melon, apricot, herbs, and saline minerality with bright acidity and a textured palate. Portuguese styles can be slightly richer, while Spanish versions often emphasise citrus and freshness.
Yes, Alvarinho and Albarino are the same grape. The name Alvarinho is used in Portugal, while Albarino is used in Spain, particularly in Rias Baixas. Regional styles differ slightly due to climate and winemaking traditions.
Alvarinho pairs well with seafood, shellfish, sushi, salads, grilled fish, and Mediterranean dishes. Its acidity and saline edge make it ideal for coastal Portuguese and Galician cuisine.
The finest Alvarinho comes from Moncao e Melgaco in Vinho Verde, Portugal, and from Rias Baixas, Spain, especially the subregions of Val do Salnes and O Rosal. High quality examples also appear in Lima and other parts of Vinho Verde.
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