Winery Quinta do AvelarArinto
White wine
In the mouth this white wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with pork, lean fish or shellfish.
Taste structure of the Arinto from the Winery Quinta do Avelar
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Arinto of Winery Quinta do Avelar in the region of Lisboa is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Arinto of Winery Quinta do Avelar in the region of Lisboa often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak or tree fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Arinto
Pairings that work perfectly with Arinto
Original food and wine pairings with Arinto
The Arinto of Winery Quinta do Avelar matches generally quite well with dishes of pasta, pork or shellfish such as recipes of gratin of coquillettes with ham, tripe in the style of caen or norman mussels with cider.
Discover the grape variety: Sercial
Vivid and nervy fortified whites with an amber-golden robe, taut mouthfeel and sharp acidity, with signature aromas of candied citrus, lemon, almond, green walnut, orange peel, honey and evolved oxidative notes with a characteristic bitter finish. Exceptional ageing potential (centuries). Star of the dry Madeira style, the most nervy of the four Madeira DOP styles. An autochthonous Portuguese variety of Madeira, signature of dry Madeiras.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Arinto from Winery Quinta do Avelar are 2016, 2013, 2017, 0 and 2014.
Informations about the Winery Quinta do Avelar
The Winery Quinta do Avelar is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 2 wines for sale in the of Bucelas to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Bucelas
Historic Portuguese DOC 20 km north of Lisbon (Lisboa sub-region), sheltered from Atlantic extremes by the Serra de Montejunto, fossiliferous chalky marl soils called "caeiras". Arinto is the exclusive signature white (≥75%) — one of Portugal's greatest varieties: dry, taut and refined with vibrant notes of citrus, green apple, flowers and a mineral-saline touch, crisp acidity (close to a great Riesling), superb ageing potential. Esgana Cão as a lively complement.
The wine region of Lisboa
Vast coastal IGP north of Lisbon, Portugal's largest producer by volume. Accessible, sun-filled reds: fruity, spicy Castelão, dense Touriga Nacional (black fruit, violet), fleshy Trincadeira, deep Alicante Bouschet. Fresh, mineral whites: straight, lemony Arinto (star of Bucelas), aromatic Fernão Pires, round Vital and Malvasia. Structured reds from Alenquer, sparkling at Óbidos.
The word of the wine: Female
Characterizes wines whose pleasantness results from elegance and finesse rather than power.
