# Génese (2024)

- **Producer:** Manuel & Luís Cerdeira
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** 100% Alvarinho
- **Region:** Vinho Verde, Portugal
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.5%
- **Average price:** €14
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 10–12 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** grapefruit, lemon, blossom, mineral, butter, cream

## About this wine

Génese is the inaugural wine from Vinevinu, a new project by father-and-son winemakers Manuel and Luís Cerdeira, launched in 2024. The name 'Génese' signifies origin and the deep connection of the winemakers to their homeland in Melgaço. This wine is a 'mountain terroir' expression of Alvarinho, sourced from high-altitude vineyards in the Monção e Melgaço sub-region of Vinho Verde, Portugal. The region's unique climate and granitic soils contribute to the wine's freshness and structure. The 2024 vintage was characterized by slow maturation, promising excellent aging potential. A distinctive feature of Génese is its partial aging in innovative 'Mixtus' barrels, adding complexity to the wine.

## Interesting facts

- Génese means 'Genesis' or 'Origin', symbolizing the creators' deep roots.
- The wine is a 'terroir de montanha' (mountain terroir) expression of Alvarinho.
- 20% of the wine is aged in innovative 'Mixtus' barrels made from mixed woods.
- This is the debut vintage from the father-and-son winemaking duo, Manuel & Luís Cerdeira.

## Food pairing

The wine's vibrant acidity cuts through the richness of seafood and creamy sauces, while its mineral and citrus notes complement delicate fish and poultry. Its complexity can stand up to subtle herbs and cheeses.

## Wine making process

Génese is produced from 100% Alvarinho grapes sourced from high-altitude vineyards in Monção e Melgaço. The winemaking process involves slow fermentation in stainless steel tanks, with a portion undergoing partial malolactic fermentation to add complexity. A distinctive feature is the aging of 20% of the batch in 'Mixtus' barrels, crafted from a mix of woods, which contributes to the wine's unique character. The grapes' slow maturation during the 2024 vintage, influenced by the mountain terroir, is key to the wine's preserved freshness and elegance.