Portuguese Grapes
Arinto / Pederna
Arinto (aka Pederna) is a white wine grape planted primarily in the Minho region.
It can produce high acid wines with strong lemon notes.
Arinto is often bottled with CO2 (Carbon Dioxide), resulting in a light and sparkling wine.
Arinto Flavors
Arinto flavors varies from Lemon to Tropical Fruit depending on the grape variety used.
Floral Loureiro. Creamy Avesso. Steely Trajadura. Mineral Arinto and Alvarinho.
 Lemonade |
 Lime |
 Grapefruit |
 Peach |
 Apple |
 Gooseberry |
 Flint |
The Minho Region (Vinho Verde)
Minho is the largest wine region in Portugal, producing nearly 100 million liters of Vinho Verde every year.
Vinho Verde wines often have a small sparkling sensation that enhances the taste and freshness.
Portugal is a great Rosé Wine nation. The cool climate in Minho gives good freshness to Rosé Wines.
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Soil | Climate |
Granite |
Moderate Maritime |
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