Castello D'Alba Douro White 2024

Castello d'Alba is the project of winemaker Rui Madeira, sourcing grapes from old-vine terraced vineyards in the Douro Valley at around 500 metres above sea level. Planted on schist soils, these ancient vines produce low yields of intensely flavoured fruit — and in the whites, a mineral precision and freshness that is rare in the Douro.

About This Wine

A crisp, elegant Douro white blending indigenous varieties Rabigato, Gouveio, and Viosinho from old vines farmed sustainably. Rui selects more acidic grape varieties to preserve freshness and balance, resulting in a wine with real mineral character and a stony, citrus-driven personality. Drink young to enjoy its best.

Tasting Notes

Colour: Very pale straw with green highlights
Nose: Citrus blossom, white flowers, and fresh stone fruit with a stony mineral edge
Palate: Crisp and mouth-watering with bright acidity, white fruit, and a pronounced mineral backbone
Finish: Clean and refreshing with lingering citrus and flint

Food Pairing

An excellent aperitif and a natural partner for grilled fish, shellfish, oysters, fresh salads, and light seafood dishes.

Details

Grape: Rabigato, Gouveio & Viosinho
Region: Douro, Portugal
Farming: Sustainable
Style: Crisp Refreshing White
Serving Temperature: 8–10°C
Alcohol: 12.5%
Bottle: 75cl
Drink: In the next two years