Quinta das Arcas Arca Nova Alvarinho, Minho
Alvarinho is perhaps better known by its Spanish synonym Albariño. It flourishes in northern Portugal close to the border with Spain, just across the River Minho from the vineyards of the Rías Baixas region, famed for its aromatic wines made from the same grape. Unoaked the wine shows notes of citrus fruit, such as grapefruit zest; the palate has good weight a lively acidity and a touch of minerality.
Product code: 33966
Details
- Type: White
- Country: Portugal
- Region: Minho
- Vintage: 2023
- Producer: ArcaNova
- Primary grape: Albariño
- Bottle size: 75cl
- Pack size: 75 cl x 6
- Code: 33966
About the Wine
Albariño
Ahl-ba-REE-n’yo
A crisp, refreshing white mostly found growing in cooler areas close to the sea where it can attain briny flavours. Its heartlands is in Galacia, Spain's rain- sodden north-west, and Portugal's Vinho Verde region, where it's known as Alvarinho and Cainho Branco.
Flavours:
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Grapefruit
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Lime
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Minerals
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Peach
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Saline
The Country
Portugal
Portugal has many different regions and wine styles to explore. The terroir is so diverse, from mountain to maritime vineyards, hot and dry to cool and green; producing Port, light whites to full bodied reds and delicious rosés.
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