Folgorosa Alvarinho Branco 2024

Folgorosa Alvarinho Branco

Folgorosa Alvarinho Branco is a vibrant and expressive Portuguese white wine, combining aromatic fruit, a gently rounded texture and refreshing Atlantic acidity. Made exclusively from Alvarinho, it offers a distinctive interpretation of this celebrated Portuguese grape variety from the coastal Lisboa wine region.

Fresh, elegant and highly versatile at the table, this is an excellent alternative for anyone who enjoys Albariño, Sauvignon Blanc or other crisp, aromatic white wines.

Tasting Notes

Pale lemon-yellow in colour, Folgorosa Alvarinho Branco opens with inviting aromas of fresh citrus, ripe peach, apricot and delicate white flowers.

The palate is lively and beautifully balanced, with flavours of lemon, orchard fruit and subtle tropical fruit. Bright acidity brings freshness and definition, while the wine’s gently rounded texture provides satisfying weight and generosity. The finish is clean, persistent and subtly mineral.

Alvarinho from the Lisboa Wine Region

Although Alvarinho is most closely associated with northern Portugal, the variety also performs particularly well in Lisboa’s Atlantic-influenced vineyards.

The Lisboa wine region stretches northwards from the Portuguese capital along the country’s western coast. Its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean brings cooling breezes and moderate temperatures, helping the grapes retain their natural acidity and aromatic freshness during the growing season.

Quinta da Folgorosa is located at Dois Portos, in the municipality of Torres Vedras, around 40 minutes north of Lisbon. The estate’s position approximately 20 kilometres from the Atlantic gives its wines a distinctive combination of ripe fruit, freshness and coastal character.

In Folgorosa Alvarinho Branco 2024, the grape’s naturally expressive fruit is complemented by the region’s lively acidity, creating a style that is aromatic and generous without feeling heavy.

About Quinta da Folgorosa

Quinta da Folgorosa is a historic Portuguese wine estate with a winemaking tradition dating back to at least 1711. Situated in the heart of the Lisboa wine region, the property encompasses approximately 50 hectares of vineyards planted with a broad selection of Portuguese and international grape varieties.

The estate was acquired by Thomas Lindeborg in 2019 and forms part of Lindeborg Wines, a family of Portuguese estates producing wines across the Lisboa, Tejo and Alentejo regions.

Today, Quinta da Folgorosa combines its long agricultural history with a renewed commitment to sustainable vineyard management and wines that express the individual character of their grapes and Atlantic-influenced origins.

Winemaking

The Alvarinho grapes are carefully harvested and vinified under controlled temperatures to preserve the variety’s natural fragrance, freshness and fruit purity.

Fermentation and maturation in stainless steel allow the citrus, stone-fruit and floral characteristics of the grape to remain at the forefront. The result is a precise, unoaked Portuguese white wine with excellent freshness and a clean, modern style.

Food Pairing

Folgorosa Alvarinho Branco 2024 is an excellent apéritif, but its bright acidity and rounded texture make it especially rewarding alongside food.

It pairs particularly well with:

• grilled prawns and shellfish;

• oysters, crab and seafood platters;

• grilled or baked white fish;

• octopus and seafood rice;

• sushi, sashimi and ceviche;

• fresh salads and vegetable dishes;

• lightly spiced Asian cuisine;

• soft goat’s cheese.

Its combination of citrus freshness, aromatic fruit and subtle texture also makes it a versatile choice for summer lunches, seafood dinners and relaxed outdoor entertaining.

A Fresh and Distinctive Portuguese Alvarinho

Folgorosa Alvarinho Branco 2024 is a characterful expression of Alvarinho from outside its traditional northern Portuguese heartland. Aromatic, refreshing and wonderfully food-friendly, it combines ripe stone fruit with crisp citrus acidity and the coastal freshness associated with the Lisboa wine region.

An excellent Portuguese white wine for lovers of fresh, elegant and aromatic styles.

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