Aveleda Solos De Xisto Alvarinho 2023 is a still white wine from Portugal's Vinho Verde region, made from Alvarinho (called Albarino across the border in Spain). This is a departure from the region's more famous lightly sparkling style, a chance to experience the varietal on its own terms, without the prickle.
Alvarinho is known for its mineral spine and citrus character, and this wine leans into both. Expect a wine with good acidity and a clean, focused profile that will pair well with seafood, lighter poultry, or simply as an aperitif.
This shows aromas of peaches, wet stones and green apples, woven in. (James Suckling, September 2024)