Discover the vibrant flavours of Azevedo Alvarinho Reserva. This clear and bright yellow wine offers intense aromas of nectarine, apricot, and mango, enhanced by delicate floral notes. With a medium-bodied and rich taste balanced by a lively acidity, indulge in a deliciously long finish.

About the Producer

In 1982, Fernando Guedes took ownership of the Azevedo estate, bringing with him the ambition to revolutionise the viticulture and winemaking. He planted 35 hectares of cordon-trained vineyards, in lieu of pergolas, and constructed a modern winery equipped with the most advanced technology. Being today's head winemaker, Diogo Sepúlveda's impressive range of crisp, white wines all boast signature freshness and distinct, flavourful profiles.

Vineyard and Winery

The Alvarinho grapes for this wine are sourced from prime vineyard sites in the Vinho Verde region located slightly further inland and more sheltered from the cooling influence of the Atlantic. This warmer microclimate allows the Alvarinho grape to reach optimum levels of ripeness with great aromatic intensity balanced by its signature acidity. Soils are predominantly granitic and the vines are cordon trained, ensuring good air circulation and excellent exposure for the grapes.

Upon arrival at the Quinta de Azevedo winery, the Alvarinho grapes were gently  destemmed and pressed in a pneumatic press. A short period of pre-fermentation maceration on the skins added extra aromatic intensity to the wine. Fermentation took place in stainless-steel tanks at controlled temperatures of between 16ºC and 18ºC using yeast QA23 - developed on the Azevedo estate and now popular worldwide. After fermentation, the wine remained in stainless-steel tanks for three months, during which time the lees were stirred to add textural complexity to the palate.