$29.99 6+ bottles (code: 6saves2)

Tom's Tasting Notes: Med- gold, youthful color.  A pronounced nose of yellow apple, honeydew melon, and apricots, salty and waxy tertiary notes with highlights of white florals like orange blossoms.  Medium body, med/med+ acidity, a roundness and waxiness to the texture, but with verve and energy embedded within.  Pronounced and fresh flavor intensity draws to a long, fresh finish with a broad fruit finish underpinned by a nice thread of mineral salinity.  Very good day 1, even better day 2 so give this some air when you open it.

91 points Wine Advocate
Drink Date: 2026 - 2030
Produced with Alvarinho grapes from high-altitude vineyards, the 2024 Génese fermented in stainless steel with indigenous yeasts, with 50% of the volume put through malolactic fermentation and 20% of the volume spending two months in mixed barrels built with chestnut and oak wood, with a total aging time of seven months. It has a pale color and a young profile that's undeveloped, with some waxy/lanolin notes—waxy apples?—a floral touch and notes of fresh herbs. It has contained ripeness, 12.5% alcohol, a pH of 3.36 and 5.4 grams of acidity and a medium-bodied palate with a tender mouthfeel. 20,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in April 2025.

The project from father and son Luís and Manuel Cerdeira has finally been baptized as Vinevinu, from the vineyard to the wine. The project was born in the 2024 vintage after many years at the family winery, Soalheiro. They already have nine different wines and control 34 hectares of vineyards. Production is 120,000 bottles.

In 2024, they began the harvest on September 2nd in Famalicão, on September 14th in Paredes de Coura and on September 18th in Melgaço, only in high-altitude vineyards. It was a classic year with a good balance between elegance, acidity and complexity in the wines.

In 2025, they began the harvest on August 25th in Famalicão and the Vale region in Melgaço, on September 9th in Paredes de Coura and on September 16th in Melgaço in the high-altitude vineyards. It was an irregular year but with stable weather during ripening, and the earlier harvest allowed for increased verticality and precision in the wines.

Vinevinu: Father and son duo unite with a shared vision: to preserve the winemaking tradition of the Minho while incorporating innovation and creativity. Luís Cerdeira has over 30 years of experience with the Alvarinho grape, while his son Manuel brings a contemporary approach, together pushing the limits of winemaking.

Génese: The origin; this wine symbolizes the roots of Manuel and Luís Cerdeira in Melgaço, their homeland. 100% Alvarinho that is carefully selected from vineyards in the high-altitude mountain terroir.

Wine Makers: Manuel & Luís Cerdeira
Appellation: Monçao e Melgaço, Portugal
Grapes: 100% Alvarinho
Soil: Granite, low in clay and sand. The soil is poor and acidic, shaping the
wines with a high-acid profile
Vine Age: 25 years Harvest Dates: September 16, 2024
Fermentation: Slow fermentation in stainless steel with partial malolactic fermentation and 20% aging in barrels crafted from different types of wood, called Mixtus Barrels.