Casa do Arrabalde 2020

White Wine | Vinho Verde DOC | 12.5% VOL

Casa do Arrabalde combines the regional grape varieties Avesso, Alvarinho and Arinto, produced at the estate of Casa do Arrabalde. The vineyards there are located at an altitude of 450m and don’t have full sun exposure. For this reason, the maturation of the grapes takes longes and result in wines very exuberant aromatically, with a very fresh aromatic profile.

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Grape Varieties

Grape variety Alvarinho
Alvarinho

The emblematic Alvarinho grape is one Portugal’s most easily recognized and finest white grape varietal, typically grown in the vinho verde region. Grape yield is low, with small bunches and thick skin. It is rustic with strong aromas and flavors that lead to complex and harmonious Portuguese white wines.

Grape variety Arinto
Arinto

Grape variety of great quality that produces vibrant and aromatic portuguese white wines, typically grown in the vinho verde region. Also known by the name Pedernã, it has good acidity and a mineral character that goes well with its citrus and tree fruit flavours. Arinto has bunches of a medium size with small grapes that are tightly together and lead to medium yields.

Grape variety Avesso
Avesso

A high quality white grape variety that leads to full bodied aromatic and flavorful Portuguese white wines. This varietal can result in wines with citrus and tree fruit aromas along with subtle hints of tropical fruit. Avesso has medium-sized bunches with large yellow and green berries. High-yielding and rustic, this grape is planted primarily in Baião, in the vinho verde region of Portugal.

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Features (Tech Data)

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Organic
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Sustainable farming
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Manual Selection
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Minimal Intervention
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Vegan