Vallado Alvor White

Aroma

Reveals complex fruity aromas, where ripe fruit meets floral, citrus, and mineral notes.

Taste

Combines texture (unctuousness) and a vibrant acidity. The fruit meets a very fine toast, the body is broad, and the finish is long, persistent, and elegant.

Vinification

Decanted and fermented in French oak barrels (Burgundy profile) It underwent 100% malolactic fermentation for greater texture (unctuousness) and complexity.

Varieties

Rabigato, Códega, Gouveio, Bical, Cercial, Códega do Larinho, Chasselas, Diagalves, Dona Branca, Malvasia Rei, Praça, Rabo de Ovelha

Ageing

Around 1 year in 500-liter French oak barrels (63% new barrels and 37% second-year barrels), followed by 6 months in stainless steel vats, periodically undergoing the bâtonnage operation.

Winemaker

Francisco Olazabal & Francisco Ferreira