Soalheiro Granit Alvarinho Mineral Selection DOC: Vinho Verde Moncao e Melgaco (13%; Taub Family Slctns/West Palm Beach/FL) 2022: Med.yellow color; fairly strong citrus/lemony/lightly floral fresh/bright light stony/chalky quite pretty nose; quite tart/tangy/rather acidic floral/citrusy brisk/chalky/stony bright/green bit metallic classic VinhoVerde bit steely/mineral/flinty flavor; med.long green/mineral finish that follows flavor; a pretty classic expression of VV w/ more stony/mineral character than most. $22.00 (AV)
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This was a pretty classic example of VinhoVerde but shows more mineral character than most. Quite a nice-drinking VV that went well w/ the fresh tomatoes.
Tom
I tasted one of these with a decade+ age on it, and absolutely loved it. Whether I am patient enough to let the bottles I have get to a similar age, may be doubtful.
Bought the Granit off a list in Algarve (Lagos) a could nights back for all of $30. The cut and minerality is impressive. Just perfect with seafood by the sea on a warm night.
Drift- really enjoyed the Vinho Verdes we had across Portugal this trip. $30 was the most I paid - by a good bit - and most of the wines were quite exciting for little money.
I also ordered this exact bottle off a list in Portugal not too long ago — Mito In Porto. Also probably paid $30 ish.
Thought it hit the spot and then some. Liked it enough to seek some out when we returned.
I find the Granit to have more minerality and depth than the less expensive regular bottling. Both are exceptional for what little they cost. I don’t know if this is still the case, but Granit used to have the sturdier cork, I think as encouragement to age it.
