GAFA Alvarinho 2025
2025, Vinho Verde, Portugal
Profile & Story
GAFA White Alvarinho Reserva. Type: White. Country: Portugal. Designation: Vinho Verde DOC. Region: Vinho Verde. Vintage 2025. Best within 2 to 3 years. Soil: Granite, sandy. Climate: Mild with Atlantic influence. Winemaker: José Oliveira. Grape Varieties: 100% Alvarinho. Fixed Acidity 5.7 g/L, Volatile Acidity <0.34 g/L, Total Sugar 3.0 g/L, Alcohol 12.0% vol. Winemaking: This wine is made from 100% Alvarinho, characterised by the Atlantic influence and the minerality of the granitic soils. The 15-year-old vines are trained using the single-cordon method, and the grapes are carefully handled to preserve their aromas, undergoing short maceration and 24 hours of settling, followed by fermentation at 16–18 °C, and bâtonnage for 6 months prior to bottling. Ageing potential of 5 to 10 years. Gluten-free and free from animal products. Art says the unspeakable, expresses the inexpressible and translates the untranslatable.
Tasting Notes
Bright yellow in colour, with aromas of tropical fruits such as melon and dried peach, along with hints of pear. Excellent minerality, freshness and good length. Elegant and complex.
Pairing Recommendation
Pairings: Salmon Nigiri, Grilled Shrimp, Spaghetti Bolognese, Duck à l'Orange, Camembert. Serve at 10–12 °C.