It is in the upper Minho region, especially in the sub-region of Monção and Melgaço, that the Alvarinho grape variety reaches its peak.
It already has some presence in the United States, Uruguay, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand, and since 2019 it has been one of the authorised varieties in the Bordeaux region.
In Portugal, although it is beginning to gain popularity in other regions, from the Douro to the Algarve, its greatest expression continues to be in the Minho region, where it is the third most important white grape variety, representing more than 15% of the region's planted area, the overwhelming majority in Monção and Melgaço.
But today we are going to focus on Alvarinhos produced outside the Vinho Verde region!
We begin by suggesting Mingorra from Alentejo, because if there is a terroir different from Vinho Verde, Alentejo is certainly one of them! It has a citrus colour with greenish hues and an expressive aroma, reminiscent of orange and tangerine, with some green pineapple too. In the mouth, it is voluminous and enveloping, with well-integrated citrus acidity in the lively and persistent finish.
Be sure to also try Quinta de Cidrô Alvarinho, the first Alvarinho produced in the Douro, another superb result of the continuous innovation taking place in the vineyards of Real Companhia Velha.
Take a look at our selection today and travel from north to south to discover the different versions of this very Portuguese grape variety!
