Soalheiro Granit

The Granit cuvée represents Soalheiro's most mineral-driven expression of alvarinho, crafted exclusively from high‑altitude vineyards rooted in granite soils. These sites, exposed to cooler temperatures and brisk Atlantic-influenced winds, yield grapes with pronounced acidity and a leaner fruit profile.

The 2024 Granit follows a strictly reductive, stainless‑steel‑only winemaking approach to preserve purity and emphasise linearity. Fermentation at low temperatures heightens aromatic precision, while extended ageing on fine lees adds refinement without weight. The resulting wine highlights the tension and salinity that define Melgaço's coolest terroirs.

Granit is conceived as a study in alvarinho's mineral backbone rather than opulence, offering citrus peel, wet‑stone character, and a long, chiselled finish. The 2024 release maintains the cuvée's reputation as one of Soalheiro's most focused expressions – an elegant, terroir‑driven interpretation with a highly gastronomic character.