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The diurnal climate of hot days alternating with cold nights, allows for the maintenance of a fresh and fruity aromas and an acidity which lends poise and elegance to the resulting wine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Givino","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49078705062218,"sku":"5602640000645","price":20.33,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/4747\/8602\/files\/original_912a55d3-5349-49b9-baef-9c96a857e673.jpg?v=1726578703"},{"product_id":"quinta-da-pedra-milagres-alvarinho-2021","title":"Quinta da Pedra Milagres Alvarinho 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eBright yellow. Pronounced aroma of fresh stone fruit and stone fruit preserve, yellow flowers and wet rocks. Medium to full body, with a refreshing acidity that cuts through the ripe fruit on the palate. Silky texture and very long aftertaste, always very enticing. Lightly chilled pre-fermentation maceration. Gentle pressing. Fermentation in stainless steel with controlled temperature. Final stage of fermentation finishes in very old used french oak barrels (+10year old). Bâtonnage is carried out for the first 6 months. Malolactic fermentation may occur in some barrels. After 12 months in the barrels, the wine is transferred to stainless steel tanks, finned and filtered and then bottled. It is released to the market with at least 2-3years of ageing in the bottle. Atlantic influenced climate. Vineyards planted on depressive soils of granite. High density plantation for better root penetration. Dry farmed for increased concentration. The wine is perfect to drink now, but will age beautifully for a further 10 years from the date of the harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Givino","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49082482622794,"sku":"5601210196047","price":22.38,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/4747\/8602\/files\/original_e633e530-99bf-4123-9f9d-79977fcff399.jpg?v=1726578778"},{"product_id":"anselmo-mendes-muros-de-melgaco-alvarinho-2022","title":"Anselmo Mendes Muros de Melgaço Alvarinho 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe nose is marked by minerality and citrus notes. In the mouth it is persistent and structured, but the juiciness it presents with the acidity makes it elegant. Light vanilla offers creaminess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarefully selected grapes from the best plots of land. Handpicked into small boxes and transported to the winery in a short period of time. Soft pressing of destemmed grapes followed by a light decantation of the must by cold at 12ºC. Fermentation in French oak barrels with bâtonnage on total lees for 6 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuros de Melgaço is an excellent wine to pair with fish dishes. Spiritual cod and fish fillet seasoned with lemon are great pairing dishes. Should be served between 11-13ºC.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Givino","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49095906787658,"sku":"5606486111701","price":27.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/4747\/8602\/files\/original_a0ca089d-cde3-41bf-86b1-6da4015cb271.jpg?v=1726578675"},{"product_id":"esporao-bico-amarelo-2024","title":"Esporão Bico Amarelo 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eExuberant aromas, fresh and light, dominated by citrus fruits and tropical notes. Palate is dominated by fresh acidity, with good body and lingering finish. Representing the diversity of the region and its main varieties where Loureiro is sourced from sub-region of Lima river, Alvarinho from Moncão and Melgaço and Avesso from Baião.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2024 was a very hot and dry year in the region. During dormancy (autumn-winter) higher temperatures and less rain than normal were registered. Water reserves were sufficient, however, through most of the growth cycle. Low rainfall levels in spring and summer helped to control vine disease. The ripening phase saw extremely high temperatures and low precipitation. So, the rain that fell September 4-7 and 12-15 helped finish off ripening and re-establish the fruit-acidity balance. Manual harvest, pneumatic pressing of whole grapes. Cold decanting of the must for 24 hours. Fermentation at controlled temperature (10-15‰C) for 12 to 15 days. In contact with the lees, for about 3 months in a stainless steel vat at controlled temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Givino","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49109708374346,"sku":"5604882810105","price":10.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/4747\/8602\/files\/bico.png?v=1731512083"},{"product_id":"soalheiro-alvarinho-2022-magnum","title":"Soalheiro Alvarinho 2023 Magnum","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of our favourites, it's so good but before you know it, the bottle is empty. Citrus colour with an intense aroma of tropical fruit and mineral notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Alvarinho grapes come from two subregions of the Minho. Monção and Melgaço are situated right on the north-west border along the Minho river. 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After fermentation, the wine goes through ageing in a stainless steel tank during which the fine lees in suspension are maintained. Before its bottling, the wine is filtered and cold stabilized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\nHarmonious wine in which the floral aromas of the Loureiro grape variety are merged to perfection with the tropical notes of the Alvarinho. The result is a complex, elegant wine with a long, persistent after-taste in the mouth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Givino","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49109717287242,"sku":"5601096227309","price":12.02,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/4747\/8602\/files\/aveleda.png?v=1729858798"},{"product_id":"casal-de-ventozela-gigo-alvarinho-2024","title":"Casal de Ventozela Gigo Alvarinho 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Portuguese cousin of Spain's infamous Albarino grape. This crisp and elegant white wine is fantastically expressive with flavours of citrus, fleshy peach and a persistent minerality on the finish. A delightful refreshing cocktail wine or enjoy with spicy fish tacos or seafood. Once you try this it will become your new favourite!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Givino","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49109719679306,"sku":"5600260243497","price":17.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/4747\/8602\/files\/original_5518162c-8185-45dc-8ebe-cbb05ee00729.jpg?v=1726578871"},{"product_id":"quinta-da-pedra-graca-da-pedra-alvarinho-2022","title":"Quinta da Pedra Graça da Pedra Alvarinho 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eBright yellow with greenish tinge. Pronounced aroma of fresh citrus, mandarine and stone fruits. Light to medium body, with a vibrant acidity that cuts through the entire palate. Silky texture and very long, mineral aftertaste. Atlantic influenced climate. Vineyards planted on depressive soils of granite. High density plantation for better root penetration. Dry farmed for increased concentration. Lightly chilled pre-fermentation maceration. Gentle pressing. Fermentation in stainless steel with controlled temperature. After 6 to 9 months, the wine is finned, filtered and then bottled to be released to the market. Quinta da Pedra is one of the most historical properties in the Alto Minho region, dating back to the 17th century. It is situated in the heart of Monção and Melgaço, a sub region of the Vinho Verde appellation, where Alvarinho excels. The property has 30ha of vineyards,completely dry farmed, benefiting from pure granite soils. The vines, seated in a very gentle valley, benefit from plain solar exposure for perfect ripeness. Two wines are produced here:Milagres by Quinta da Pedra, which is our \"perfect\" Alvarinho and Graça da Pedra, which shows a more young version of this variety. 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