Solar da Pena
- Region
- Portugal
- Owner
- José Correia
- Winemaker
- Nuno Batista
- Established
- 1350
- Grower Website
- Visit grower's website
To enter Solar da Pena is to immerse yourself in the history of Portugal. Its origin is lost in time, having been founded shortly after the Battle of Salado and was home to a number of notable personalities of Portuguese medieval chivalry. Legend has it that the manor house was donated to Archbishop D. Gonçalo Pereira, grandfather of D. Nuno Álvares Pereira.
In the countless corners of the property, you can breathe the centuries of history of a place where several of their neighbouring peoples passed, from Galicians to Castilians and Leonese, until the consolidation of our nation.
The front of Solar da Pena boasts an imposing coat of arms, with emphasis on the quinas and the deer offered by Kings Afonso IV of Portugal and Afonso XI of Castile, with the built heritage being recovered, including the manor house and the chapel.
Today, in the hands of businessman José Correia, not only is a traditional and imposing wine brand reborn, also called Solar da Pena, but also the rebuilding of a chapter in the history of Portugal.
Wines Available
Assaz Vinho Verde DOC
Origin: Portugal
Solar da Pena is located in the verdant Minho region and is part of the Vinho Verde Demarcated Region. Between 2015 and 2024, a new winery was constructed and the vineyards were restructured, with the commitment to produce premium Vinho Verde wines for the domestic and international markets.
Currently 35 hectares of vineyards, producing grapes in harmony with nature, distributed across four plots: Solar da Pena, Quinta da Ombra, Quinta das Areias, and Quinta de Moure, the latter being the oldest vineyard.
Vinification
Grapes are harvested at optimal ripeness to retain a high level of natural acidity.
Fermentation occurs in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, this is done to preserve the primary aromatic notes and crisp character of the grapes rather than introducing heavy oak flavours.
The wine is cold-stabilized and filtered to prevent further fermentation in the bottle, ensuring a vibrant, fresh-tasting pour.
Contains: sulphites.
- Grape Variety
- Loureiro 60%, Avesso 40%
- Alcohol by Volume
- 10.5% ABV
- Wine Style
- White Wines
- Closure
- Screw Cap
Winemaker's Notes
Assaz means "in good measure (of) quality and quantity". Elegant, fresh and vibrant. The characteristic Vinho Verde 'sparkle' of these wines brings vibrancy through the balance of acidity and alcohol. Versatile and easy to drink.
Ca Pra La Alvarinho
Origin: Portugal
Solar da Pena is located in the verdant Minho region and is part of the Vinho Verde Demarcated Region. Between 2015 and 2024, a new winery was constructed and the vineyards were restructured, with the commitment to produce premium Vinho Verde wines for the domestic and international markets.
Currently 35 hectares of vineyards, producing grapes in harmony with nature, distributed across four plots: Solar da Pena, Quinta da Ombra, Quinta das Areias, and Quinta de Moure, the latter being the oldest vineyard.
Vinification
The grapes are hand-picked at optimal ripeness to retain crisp acidity and avoid green notes, The grapes are destemmed, gently pressed to extract only the highest-quality must, and lightly clarified.
Fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats at cool, strictly controlled temperatures. This preserves the intense citrus, green apple, and floral aromatics without adding oak influence the wine is then kept in stainless steel tanks to emphasize purity and freshness rather than barrel aging.
Contains: sulphites.
- Grape Variety
- Alvarinho 100%
- Alcohol by Volume
- 13.0% ABV
- Wine Style
- White Wines
- Closure
- Cork
Winemaker's Notes
Full of tropical flavours with zesty lime and white flowers. Perfect for seafood and grilled fish.
Solar da Pena Arinto
Origin: Portugal
Solar da Pena is located in the verdant Minho region and is part of the Vinho Verde Demarcated Region. Between 2015 and 2024, a new winery was constructed and the vineyards were restructured, with the commitment to produce premium Vinho Verde wines for the domestic and international markets.
Currently 35 hectares of vineyards, producing grapes in harmony with nature, distributed across four plots: Solar da Pena, Quinta da Ombra, Quinta das Areias, and Quinta de Moure, the latter being the oldest vineyard.
Vinification
Grapes are sourced primarily from their Quinta de Moure vineyard, which features granite soils and excellent sun exposure. Solar da Pena operates using the Integrated Production Method; they are harvested at optimal ripeness to maintain the grape's signature zesty acidity, the grapes are quickly transported to a modern, eco-friendly cellar. The juice undergoes cool, temperature-controlled fermentation to highlight primary fruit characteristics and preserve the delicate natural freshness Arinto is known for.
Contains: sulphites.
- Grape Variety
- Arinto 100%
- Alcohol by Volume
- 13.0% ABV
- Wine Style
- White Wines
- Closure
- Cork
Winemaker's Notes
Clean and mineral aromas, velvety on the palate with very good acidity, leading to notes of lime and green apple. Fresh and intense, complex and rich. Well suited to white meats as well as sushi.
Solar da Pena Loureiro
Origin: Portugal
Solar da Pena is located in the verdant Minho region and is part of the Vinho Verde Demarcated Region. Between 2015 and 2024, a new winery was constructed and the vineyards were restructured, with the commitment to produce premium Vinho Verde wines for the domestic and international markets.
Currently 35 hectares of vineyards, producing grapes in harmony with nature, distributed across four plots: Solar da Pena, Quinta da Ombra, Quinta das Areias, and Quinta de Moure, the latter being the oldest vineyard.
Vinification
Grapes are hand-picked to prevent premature oxidation and to ensure only the highest quality clusters are selected, the grapes then undergo gentle destemming followed by a short, cold skin-contact maceration. This step maximizes the extraction of the signature elderflower, chamomile, and citrus aromatics the Loureiro variety is known for.
Fermentation occurs in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats at untypically low temperatures, around 5°C, to preserve the delicate aromas.
To maintain its bright, lively profile, the wine does not undergo malolactic fermentation. It is aged on its fine lees with occasional stirring to add texture, body, and complexity before cold stabilization and bottling.
Contains: sulphites.
- Grape Variety
- Loureiro 100%
- Alcohol by Volume
- 13.0% ABV
- Wine Style
- White Wines
- Closure
- Cork
Winemaker's Notes
Tropical notes and natural sweetness. Very aromatic. Perfect for grilled fish, salads and shellfish.
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