Sunny Oppaco 2022

Oppaco is the first red wine ever made by Soalheiro, representing a new chapter in our history. The aim was to approach the region’s red wines in an innovative way. It began in 2013 as a blend of two regional grape varieties: the red Vinhão (“Sousão” in the Douro Region) and the white Alvarinho. Today we have also included the red Pinot Noir, to achieve the perfect balance. This combination highlights the elegance of the Alvarinho and the light, fruity profile of the Pinot Noir, which softens some of the harshness of the Vinhão, thus producing a delicate, elegant wine with a remarkable balance between tannins, alcohol and acidity. The name of this wine – Oppaco – comes from the fact that it is Soalheiro’s first red wine.

Soalheiro Oppaco pairs well with a wide range of dishes. It is an excellent match with salmon or other oily fish, red meat, goat, lamb, duck and other game dishes. It also pairs perfectly with lamprey - a delicacy from Minho. When consumed at the right temperature (16ºC) it reveals its elegant, concentrated profile and lively acidity, making it perfect to accompany dishes traditionally associated with white wines. If you like fish and want to accompany your dish with a red wine, this is the wine for you!