Arinto Monocasta 2018 White
Vineyard
Vinha da Gafa (Sanguinhal)
Exposure: Southeast
Soil: Clay-limestone soil
Atlantic Ocean: 20km
Montejunto Mountain: 15km
Obidos Lagoon: 20km
Exposure: Southeast
Soil: Clay-limestone soil
Atlantic Ocean: 20km
Montejunto Mountain: 15km
Obidos Lagoon: 20km
Climate
Atlantic, influenced by the mesoclimate of the Serra do Montejunto and Obidos Lagoon.
Vinification
Hand harvested to boxes of 10kg, with total destemming and soft pressing.
Harvest
September 2018 / Manual
Fermention
In stainless steel tank.
Stage
11 months on lees in stainless steel tank.
Analysis
Alcohol: 14%
Total Acidity: 7,40 g/dm3
PH: 3,03
Residual Sugar: <1,5 g/l
Total Acidity: 7,40 g/dm3
PH: 3,03
Residual Sugar: <1,5 g/l
Bottling August 2019
Production 3376 bottles
Release August 2020
Properties
Characteristics | |
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The Winery: Quinta Várzea da Pedra |
Brand: Quinta Várzea da Pedra | |
Region: Lisboa | |
Type: White | |
Vintage: 2018 | |
Alcoholic Level: 14% | |
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Grape Varieties: 100% Arinto |
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Winemaker: Rodrigo Martins |
Format: 75cl | |
Tasting | |
Colour: Citrus-coloured wine. | |
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Nose: With strong mineral aroma, typical of the grape variety and the Atlantic influence. |
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Mouth: Very fresh and intense in the mouth, with a very persistent aftertaste. |
Goes well with: Ideal for all sea dishes, mainly seafood, as well as some meats (poultry and pork) and cured cheeses. |