Soalheiro, located in Melgaço (the northernmost point of Portugal), is protected by a set of mountains that create the rainfall, temperature and hours of sunlight necessary for the best maturation of the Alvarinho grapes. The very particular microclimate of this region combined with excellent sun exposure led João António Cerdeira to plant, in 1974, the first continuous Alvarinho vineyard and create, in 1982, the first Alvarinho de Melgaço brand – Soalheiro.