This could possibly be one of the most incredibly delicious mineral driven whites I have ever drunk. Created from vineyards planted above 250 metres altitude, this wine reveals a minerality and tension not seen on many wines anywhere in the world. Coming from vines grown on granitic soils from the Moncao e Melgaco terroir, the wine was further enriched with bâtonnage on the fine lees to create a profound Alvarinho mineral white expression.

Soalheiro Granit Mineral Selection 2017, Vinho Verde, Portugal, 13 Abv.

A most incredibly lifted, fragrant, mineral nose bursting with a wild array of peach blossom, tangerine peel, honeydew melon, Granny Smith apples and crunchy white peach pastille. A seductive, complex, opulent nose that combines wonderfully expressive fragrant, crystalline fruits with intense stony, dusty granitic minerality. The palate is texturally finely embroidered featuring incredible crystalline purity, impressive clarity and noteworthy attention to detail. But underlying it all is a profound sense of liquid minerality and textured precision. A small production wine so track it down if you can.

(Wine Safari Score: 95+/100 Greg Sherwood MW)

(UK Agent: Raymond Reynolds)