{"title":"Alvarinho Wines","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlvarinho wines are aromatic crisp and elegant with flavours of citrus peach melon herbs and saline minerality. Native to northwest Iberia, especially in Vinho Verde, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/portuguese-wines\" title=\"Portuguese Wines\"\u003ePortugal\u003c\/a\u003e, and Rias Baixas, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spanish-wines\" title=\"Spanish Wines\"\u003eSpain\u003c\/a\u003e, Alvarinho offers bright acidity and vibrant fruit. Known for freshness texture and ageing potential it suits seafood and Mediterranean dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"domaine-de-la-grande-courtade-linstant-rare-alvarinho-75cl","title":"Domaine de la Grande Courtade L'Instant Rare Alvarinho 2022 75cl","description":"\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-68b2e500-3208-8324-9cc1-701bb03dd00b-40\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-118\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] thread-sm:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] thread-lg:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] thread-sm:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] thread-lg:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"a5c0107a-3b9d-4bcc-b7f8-661f747a9956\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-mini\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"82\" data-end=\"280\"\u003eGrande Courtade Alvarinho, is a fresh, aromatic white  produced from organically produced grapes. Ideal for summer drinking, with vibrant peach aromas, subtle minerality, and a bright, breezy finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"282\" data-end=\"305\"\u003eMeet the Producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"306\" data-end=\"631\"\u003eThe Fabre Family have been producing wine for over 400 years. Settled in the Languedoc since 1711, the family combines centuries of tradition with thoughtful experimentation. This vineyard was originally planted to test the effects of climate change on certain varieties, resulting in a summer-perfect wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"649\"\u003eProduction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"650\" data-end=\"857\"\u003eGrapes are grown on limestone and marl soils, harvested at night to preserve freshness. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks, with daily lees stirring to enhance texture and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"878\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"1057\"\u003eAromas of fresh-cut peaches with subtle varietal minerality. The palate is bright, breezy, and refreshing, with a lively acidity that makes it perfect for warm weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1075\"\u003eFood Match\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1146\"\u003eIdeal for summer evenings, BBQs, grilled fish, and light salads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1169\"\u003eGrape Varieties\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1170\" data-end=\"1183\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eAlvarinho\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-center\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-hidden=\"true\" data-edge=\"true\" class=\"pointer-events-none h-px w-px\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Famille Fabre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51251036881239,"sku":"120981","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/6824\/7127\/files\/xxl_12878-Domaine-de-la-Grande-Courtade-LInstant-Rare-Alvarinho-2021-75cl.jpg?v=1753189013"},{"product_id":"anselmo-mendes-contacto-alvarinho-75cl","title":"Anselmo Mendes Contacto Alvarinho 75cl","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Portuguese Wines\" href=\"\/collections\/portuguese-wines\"\u003eAnselmo Mendes\u003c\/a\u003e Contacto Alvarinho is one of Portugal's most expressive expressions of the \u003ca title=\"Alvarinho Wines\" href=\"\/collections\/alvarinho-wines\"\u003eAlvarinho\u003c\/a\u003e grape, grown in the Monção and Melgaço sub-region of the Vinho Verde DOC. Widely regarded as the master of Alvarinho, Anselmo Mendes selects fruit from granite-soiled vineyards close to the river, where the mountain-sheltered microclimate delivers the perfect balance of freshness and ripeness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Alvarinho at its most refined, mineral-driven and precise. The Contacto method, a short skin maceration before cold clarification and controlled fermentation, sets this wine apart from the crowd, adding texture and complexity while preserving the variety's signature aromatic purity. The result is a \u003ca title=\"White Wine\" href=\"\/collections\/white-wine\"\u003ewhite wine\u003c\/a\u003e that is both elegant and genuinely distinctive, offering outstanding quality for the price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Production\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrapes are sourced from carefully selected vineyards planted on granite soils with sandy loam textures, low altitude, and rich alluvial terraces close to the river. Hand-harvested into small boxes and transported swiftly to the winery, the fruit undergoes total de-stemming and a short skin maceration. Cold clarification at 12°C is followed by controlled fermentation to lock in aromatic purity and finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePale lemon in colour with bright clarity. The nose shows pronounced mineral intensity with delicate citrus blossom and white stone fruit aromas. On the palate, notes of grapefruit and green tea are complemented by a creamy, subtly unctuous texture and vibrant acidity. The finish is long, elegant, and persistent. Best served chilled at 10-12°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA natural partner for fresh seafood, shellfish, grilled fish, and delicate salads. Equally at home alongside light pasta dishes, soft cheeses, or simply enjoyed on its own as an aperitif.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Blend\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% Alvarinho\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mendes \u0026 Symington","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51251087376727,"sku":"121829","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/6824\/7127\/files\/xxl_13874-Anselmo-Mendes-Contacto-Alvarinho-2023-75cl.jpg?v=1753190109"},{"product_id":"quinta-da-pedra-milagres-alvarinho-75cl","title":"Quinta da Pedra Milagres Alvarinho 2021 75cl","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"152\" data-end=\"988\"\u003eMilagres Alvarinho is a refined expression of the Alvarinho grape, grown in the historical Quinta da Pedra estate in Monção and Melgaço, the heart of Portugal’s Vinho Verde region. Planted on pure granite soils with gentle slopes for optimal drainage and sun exposure, the vineyard’s unique terroir gives the wine remarkable freshness, minerality, and aromatic intensity. Hand-harvested grapes undergo gentle pressing and pre-fermentation maceration, followed by fermentation in stainless steel at controlled temperatures. The wine then completes part of its fermentation in very old French oak barrels (+10 years), with bâtonnage for the first six months and occasional malolactic fermentation. After 12 months in barrel, the wine is transferred to stainless steel, fined, filtered, and aged in bottle for 2–3 years prior to release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"1013\"\u003eMeet the producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1014\" data-end=\"1292\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1014\" data-end=\"1033\"\u003eQuinta da Pedra\u003c\/strong\u003e dates back to the 17th century and is one of the most historical properties in the Alto Minho region. Its 53-hectare estate is completely dry farmed, combining centuries-old tradition with careful vineyard management to produce exceptional Alvarinho wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1310\"\u003eProduction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1696\"\u003eGrapes are hand-picked and gently pressed, with fermentation initially in stainless steel tanks and partially in old French oak barrels. The wine is stirred regularly (bâtonnage) during barrel ageing, and after 12 months, it is transferred back to stainless steel for clarification, filtration, and bottling. Bottle ageing for 2–3 years ensures balance and complexity before release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1698\" data-end=\"1717\"\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"1970\"\u003ePale straw in colour with brilliant clarity. The nose is aromatic and expressive, revealing citrus, white flowers, and stone fruit notes. On the palate, the wine is fresh, mineral-driven, and textured, with vibrant acidity and a long, elegant finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1972\" data-end=\"1988\"\u003eFood match\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1989\" data-end=\"2114\"\u003eServe between 7–8°C. Ideal with seafood, shellfish, salads, light white meats, or enjoyed on its own as a refined aperitif.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quinta da Pedra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51251089277271,"sku":"121892","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/6824\/7127\/files\/xxl_13931-Quinta-da-Pedra-Milagres-Alvarinho-2019-75cl.jpg?v=1753190171"},{"product_id":"cloud-watcher-alvarinho-75cl","title":"Cloud Watcher Alvarinho 75cl","description":"\u003cp\u003eCloud Watcher Alvarinho is a vibrant and aromatic \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.drinkfinder.co.uk\/collections\/white-wine\"\u003ewhite wine\u003c\/a\u003e from Vinho Verde, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.drinkfinder.co.uk\/collections\/portuguese-wines\"\u003ePortugal\u003c\/a\u003e, made from 100% \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.drinkfinder.co.uk\/collections\/alvarinho-wines\"\u003eAlvarinho\u003c\/a\u003e grapes. Grown on granitic soils in a cool coastal climate, the grapes ripen slowly under Atlantic breezes, producing a pale lemon-coloured wine with bright aromas of citrus and white peach, subtle floral notes and a crisp, refreshing palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMeet the Producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCloud Watcher reflects the unique terroir of northern Portugal's Vinho Verde region. The combination of granitic soils and cooling Atlantic breezes allows the grapes to retain natural freshness and vibrant aromatics, producing wines with remarkable clarity and finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlvarinho grapes are harvested at optimal ripeness and gently vinified to preserve their aromatic intensity and crisp acidity. Stainless steel fermentation maintains freshness and purity, highlighting the varietal's characteristic citrus and stone fruit flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePale lemon in colour with vibrant aromas of citrus and white peach. The palate is zesty and refreshing with subtle floral notes and lifted acidity, finishing clean and crisp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePairs beautifully with shellfish, light salads, grilled fish or as a refreshing aperitif. An ideal companion for warm weather dining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrape Variety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.drinkfinder.co.uk\/collections\/alvarinho-wines\"\u003eAlvarinho\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ehrmanns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51251123781975,"sku":"122371","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/6824\/7127\/files\/xxl_14566-Cloud-Watcher-Alvarinho-2024-75cl.jpg?v=1753190889"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.drinkfinder.co.uk\/collections\/alvarinho-wines.oembed","provider":"Drink Finder","version":"1.0","type":"link"}