Quinta de Cidrô, Alvarinho, Douro, Portugal, 2024

Producer Profile

Real Companhia Velha, Portugal’s oldest wine company founded in 1756, owns Quinta de Cidrô in São João da Pesqueira.

It’s a flagship Douro estate focused on innovation in vineyard planting and varietal quality, blending tradition with modern viticulture.

Viticulture

Quinta de Cidrô proudly introduces the first Alvarinho ever crafted in the Douro Valley – a remarkable milestone that reflects the estate’s unwavering commitment to innovation and excellence. This pioneering release showcases the perfect harmony between tradition and experimentation, delivering a wine of exceptional character and elegance. With vibrant freshness, refined complexity, and a distinctive sense of place, this Alvarinho is yet another testament to the visionary spirit that defines Quinta de Cidrô.

Winemaking

Crafted with precision and care, this wine begins its journey with hand-selected grapes that are gently destemmed and crushed before being pressed in an inert environment to preserve their pure character. The must is allowed to settle in stainless steel tanks for 36 hours, ensuring clarity and freshness. Once clarified, it is inoculated with carefully chosen yeasts to initiate a controlled fermentation at a cool 16°C, enhancing aromatic intensity and elegance. Following fermentation, the wine rests in stainless steel for six months, developing complexity while retaining its vibrant, fruit-forward profile. The result is a wine that perfectly balances innovation and tradition, delivering freshness, finesse, and a true expression of its origin.

Tasting Note

A wine that opens with bright citrus and delicate orange‑blossom aromas, lifted by subtle hints of cool stone and lemongrass. The palate delivers freshness and quiet complexity, revealing elegant layers and a refined, flavourful minerality, before tapering into a long, crisp finish.

Food matching

Grilled fish, varied seafood, or cured aged São Jorge cheese (Azores) – easily pairs with a cured parmesan. As a vegetarian option, a classic guacamole, vegetable curries or pesto.