The winery was founded in 1960 by Manuel Concalves, who has since expanded it to 40 hectares of vineyards. He was a visionary entrepreneur who always championed the highest standards and excellence. To this day, Casa de Compostela remains family-owned. The name suggests this wine originates in Spain, but it's actually a Portuguese winery. In Spain, we call it Albarino, but in Portugal, that same grape suddenly becomes Alvarinho. The wine region, Vinho Verde, and the winery are located between the cities of Porto and Braga. The region has a maritime climate thanks to the Atlantic Ocean, which significantly influences the climate. This means there's considerable rainfall, resulting in a beautiful green landscape. And this is precisely what you taste in Casa de Compostela's wines. They are thirst-quenching wines that are wonderful on a summer day.
The small Alvarinho grapes don't produce large yields and are rigorously selected in the vineyards themselves. After harvest, they are transported to the winery where the vinification process begins. Fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks. The result is a dry yet very elegant wine with excellent balance.
This lemon-colored white wine is pure and has intense aromas of ripe citrus, flowers, and violets. Wonderfully refreshing with a soft and juicy flavor. Limes, white fruits like pear, and a hint of white pepper are evident on the palate, which continues into a pleasant, long finish.
