Winery / Producer: Vale Dos Santos (A leading winemaking house committed to the premium interpretation of Iberian varieties, meticulously controlling ripeness in its coastal estates).

Specific Origin: Minho Region, D.O.C. Vinho Verde, Portugal.

Varietal Composition: 100% Albariño (Alvarinho).

Terroir and Climate: Primarily ancient granitic soils that provide a distinct saline character. Climate influenced by ocean winds, fostering cool nights that establish extraordinary acidity.

Winemaking: Manual selective harvesting into small capacity boxes. Very gentle and immediate pneumatic pressing. Controlled alcoholic fermentation at low temperatures in stainless steel tanks to preserve the essential fruit oils and its fine natural spritz.

Style: Full-bodied young white, dry, intensely fruity, mineral, with crisp acidity and subtle effervescence.

Alcohol Content: 12.0% - 12.5% Vol. (A profile with excellent volume, unctuousness, and magnificent balance).

Capacity: Traditional 750ml bottle with a stylized design.

SKU: POR-VALESANTOS-VERDE-ALBARINO-750

Appearance: Presents a brilliant straw-yellow color with beautiful lemon-yellow hues and sharp greenish reflections. It has a crystalline appearance and a slightly glyceric tear that denotes its good structure in the glass.

Nose: Of a complex, exuberant, and very distinguished aromatic character. Intense notes of ripe stone fruits unfold, highlighting white peach, apricot, and subtle hints of loquat, enveloped by citrus touches of grapefruit peel. As it opens, fine floral nuances of orange blossom and a distinctly mineral saline background emerge.

Palate: The entry is broad, enveloping, and has a very pleasant silky unctuousness. The palate is traversed by crisp citrus acidity and a very fine natural spritz that provides a sparkling and refreshing texture. It is dry, flavorful, and structured, with a prolonged mineral and saline persistence that subtly invites further drinking.

Precision Gastronomic Pairing: The magnificent structure and Atlantic salinity of Vale Dos Santos Albariño make it an exceptional ally for high-end seafood cuisine. It is the ideal companion for substantial seafood such as garlic shrimp, buttered lobster, scallops, grilled octopus, and soupy rice dishes or seafood paellas. It pairs wonderfully with fatty fish like salmon or baked sea bass, warm salads with goat cheese, and pasta with complex marinara sauces. Within Mexican cuisine, it harmonizes masterfully with Zarandeado fish, mango ceviches, octopus tostadas, or seafood-stuffed chiles, where its acidity instantly cleanses the richness of the dish.

Suggested Moments:

• Absolute Summer and Terrace Afternoons: The quintessential habitat for this white wine. Served perfectly chilled, it offers a distinguished, elegant, and supremely refreshing sip to alleviate hot days by the pool or in an exclusive garden.
• Sunday Family Meals: A wine with great presence that becomes the ideal centerpiece. Its versatility and structure satisfy both connoisseurs and casual palates, magnificently accompanying shared paellas or seafood pasta.
• Casual Business Lunches: Being a dry white with excellent body volume but extremely fluid and without heavy oak notes, it is impeccable for a formal business lunch, ensuring elegance and freshness.
• Special Intimate Celebrations: Fantastic for uncorking at significant milestones, welcome cocktails, or select inaugurations where a wine of great balance, personality, and international distinction is sought.

At what temperature is it recommended to serve Vino Verde Albariño Vale Dos Santos?

To fully appreciate its mouthfeel and the complexity of its stone fruit notes without losing its Atlantic freshness, it is advisable to serve it at an ideal range between 8°C and 10°C. It is suggested to keep the bottle in a bucket with ice and water during service to maintain its temperature.

Is this white Albariño wine dry or sweet?

It is a completely dry white wine. Although the nose is very exuberant and perfumed with aromas reminiscent of ripe peaches and white flowers, on the palate it is clean, lean, and structured, without residual sugars and with a very refreshing finish.

What is the difference between an Albariño Vinho Verde and a traditional light one?

While traditional Vinhos Verdes are usually very light, airy, and meant for immediate consumption, this single-varietal Albariño (Alvarinho) offers greater density, a more unctuous and fruity profile (stone fruits), and a persistent structure on the palate, positioning itself as a wine of higher gastronomic lineage.

What is the estimated aging potential for this label?

Thanks to the excellent natural acidity and structural integrity of the Albariño grape selected by Vale Dos Santos, this wine evolves very well in the bottle. It is recommended to consume it preferably within 2 to 3 years after its vintage to enjoy its maximum fruit and marine vibration.