Arinto - Alenquer 2021

Fresh aromatic gastronomic wine, with white fruit, citrus and green apple on the nose. Refined and mouth-filling, with invigorating acidity, salty nuances and a persistent aftertaste.

Perfect accompaniment to shellfish, firm sea fish, quiches, salads and mild Asian fish dishes.

Appellation

Grape variety arinto

Style Aromatic

Format 750 ml

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€23.95*

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The winemaker

Winemaker	Country	Region
Quinta do Lagar Novo	Portugal	Estremadura

About the winemaker In 1742, Quinta do Lagar Novo was built on the foundations of the old house of Lagar de Fuso e Vara, in the countryside of Alenquer, approximately 35 km from Lisbon. The farm then was acquired by the Gonçalves de Carvalho family and is currently owned by the second and third generations. This small family estate, with a history of more than 200 years of grape and wine production, has approximately 5 hectares of vineyards. At the turn of the millennium, Luís Carvalho reunited his family and the entire vineyard area was renewed, making way for varieties that were more suitable for local conditions. Based on his knowledge and skills, white grape varieties in particular were planted. His eldest son Tiago is responsible for the vinification, while his younger son João takes care of the work in the vineyard. The marketing and design of this small family domain is in the hands of daughter Helena.

Vineyard management Traditional

Details

Vineyard	Vineyard planted in 2004 on a soil rich in clay-limestone, sustainable viticulture.
Vinification	After manual harvesting, the grapes are completely destemmed, followed by cold soaking for 48 hours. After soft pressing, fermentation with native yeasts in temperature-controlled stainless steel barrels, followed by 10 months of maturation in used French oak barriques.
Vintage	2021
Oak aging	Partially
Ageing potential	up to 8 years after harvest
Alcohol percentage	13%
Closure	Natural cork