It’s been a while since we tasted an Alvarinho (or Albariño) as exciting as this. It’s bone dry and completely still (just because it comes from the Vinho Verde appellation, it doesn’t mean the wine will have spritz). There’s so much juicy intensity, it reminded us of a Grosses Gewachs Riesling, but with Atlantic flavours of lemon, grapefruit, and the salted rim of a lime and mint cocktail. The vines hang vertically between trees and poles (an ancient method known as ‘vinha do enforcado’), allowing for other crops to be grown at ground level. 13% alc. Drink now-2026. Organic (uncertified)

Press review:

The Wine Advocate: “The 2023 Pequenos Rebentos Alvarinho is the entry level for the variety. It's varietal and floral, clean and expressive, fermented with indigenous yeasts (a constant here) and bottled unoaked. It has a citrus side, with good concentration, fresh and dry. It comes in at 13% alcohol and has notable acidity, but it's balanced and fresh. Drink now-2028.“ 91 points