Expressive aromas with well-defined character typical of its style.
Well-structured palate with balanced fruit, acidity, and depth. Good complexity.
Clean finish with pleasant length and lingering notes.
Soalheiro Primeiras Vinhas Alvarinho 2023 is a red wine from Soalheiro. Priced at £28.95, it offers excellent value for its category.
On the nose, this wine presents well-defined aromas characteristic of its style. The palate is well-structured with balanced fruit and acidity, showing good complexity and depth. The finish is clean with pleasant length.
A reliable example of its style that delivers solid value. Worth seeking out.
London Dry, Distillery Heritage, Industry Analysis, Spirits Editorial
- Expected more for the price
Bought this for a dinner party and it was fine but didn't blow anyone away. It's clean and fresh with decent depth, but at this price point I wanted something a bit more memorable. My mate preferred the £12 bottle we opened first, which tells you something.
24 February 2026
- Best Alvarinho I've had
Saw this on a restaurant menu and ordered a glass out of curiosity. Ended up tracking down a bottle to buy. The aromatics are incredible — really expressive and confident. Everything about it feels balanced and considered. Yes it's nearly thirty quid but honestly it's worth it.
8 February 2026
- Solid wine, bit steep though
Nice enough wine but nearly £29 feels a bit much. It's well balanced and the flavours build nicely as you drink it, but I've had similar quality for less. That said, the finish lingers in a really pleasant way so maybe I'm being harsh.
2 January 2026
- Great with fish
Had this with grilled sea bass and it was a perfect match. Bright acidity cuts right through the richness. It's got genuine depth without being heavy, which I appreciate. The 14% ABV surprised me because it drinks way lighter than that.
13 December 2025
- Keeps getting better in the glass
What I liked about this is it doesn't hit you with everything at once. Give it a few minutes after pouring and it really opens up. Each sip seems to have something new going on. Shared it with my partner over a roast chicken and we were both fans. Clean finish too, no weird aftertaste.
10 December 2025
- Really impressed with this one
Picked this up after the guy at my local wine shop recommended it. Really aromatic when you pour it, loads of character in the nose. The acidity keeps it really fresh despite the 14% — I honestly couldn't tell it was that strong. Would definitely buy again.
3 December 2025
- Pleasantly surprised
I don't usually spend this much on wine but fancied something different. It's really well put together — the fruit is balanced, the acidity keeps things lively, and the finish sticks around in a good way. Not sure I'd buy it every week at £29 but nice for a Friday night.
29 October 2025
- Birthday treat that delivered
Got this as a birthday present to myself and really glad I did. There's a real precision to it — you can smell it from across the table and it just draws you in. The layers of fruit that come through as you drink are genuinely interesting. Felt like a proper treat.
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