{"product_id":"alvarinho-reserva-doc-vinho-verde-2018","title":"Alvarinho Reserva DOC Vinho Verde 2018","description":"\u003ch4\u003eVineyard and winemaking\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Reserva is made solely from Alvarinho grown at Quinta de Santiago in Cortes, within Monção e Melgaço. The estate’s granitic terrain and the meeting of Atlantic and inland climatic influences produce fruit with aromatic ripeness, firm acidity and a distinctly mineral profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2018 fermented between stainless steel and French oak, then remained on its fine lees for eight months with bâtonnage. This combination builds volume and complexity around the grape’s natural freshness, while the oak contributes texture and spice rather than dominant flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClear golden yellow, reflecting both concentration and bottle development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eNose\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLemon oil and ripe peach mingle with jasmine, mint, toasted hazelnut and a gentle beeswax note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003ePalate\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull and layered, with citrus, yellow stone fruit and creamy lees texture underpinned by bright acidity. Soft wood spice and a cool mineral streak carry the wine into a long, savoury finish. This is a mature white; bottle variation is possible and careful opening is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe with lobster thermidor, roast monkfish, chicken with wild mushrooms or a creamy fish pie. Its breadth also makes it an excellent match for aged Comté or a well-seasoned pork terrine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBackground story\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Santiago family has farmed this property since 1899, but the move from grape growing to estate bottling began when the family’s grandmother, Mariazinha, challenged later generations to create wines in their own name. The first modern releases followed in the early 2010s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReserva explores the more structured side of Alvarinho. Fermentation in both steel and wood, extended lees contact and the grape’s natural acidity give it the ability to move beyond youthful fruit and develop the layered character now visible in the 2018.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quinta de Santiago","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31903548670012,"sku":"SANTALVARRES18","price":24.85,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/1984\/8252\/files\/quinta-de-santiago-alvarinho-reserva-doc-vinho-verde-2018-0-standardised-600x960.png?v=1791377909","url":"https:\/\/sommelierschoice.co.uk\/products\/alvarinho-reserva-doc-vinho-verde-2018","provider":"Sommelier's Choice","version":"1.0","type":"link"}