“Raw, rebellious and tense, like a good rock tune”

This partnership was born out of a provocation between Nuno Mira do Ó and Joana Santiago that ended up challenging each other to put into practice a different interpretation of the Alvarinho variety in the Monção & Melgaço “terroir”.

To capture the more mineral and less fruity side of the variety, to capture the essence of the soil, the river and the climate. Making an Alvarinho to release later, with good aging potential, tense but elegant, intense but melodic … that was the challenge.

The choice fell on a parcel of Quinta de Santiago that allowed the grapes to be harvested early and with the desired ripening balance. In the winery, the approach was purely minimalist and thus SOU Alvarinho was born, in rock tones…

There are more tunes on the way, but we will have to wait…