Quinta de cidrôA

Arinto is one of the most emblematic white grape varieties in the entire country. With a notable presence in the Douro region, it found in the plateaus of the region the perfect conditions forits maturation. Al though it is a variety most often used in blends as it is especially known for its high acidity and fresh and mineral character, at Quinta de Cidrô, Arinto combines the freshness and tension that is socharacteristic of it with a complex and deep profile, very typical of the wines of this Quinta.

vinhos
Drink now or cellar for 10 to 15 years
temperatura
8ºC – 10ºC
vinhas
Arinto
Winemaking

The grapes are harvested by hand and transported to the winery in 20kg boxes. Aftergoing through a manual sorting process, the bunches are destemmed, and the grapes are pressed in a pneumatic press. After a 24-hour decantation, the alcoholic fermentation of the must follows in stainless steel vats at 14-16ºC. 80% of Arinto aged in barrels (20% new wood) and a wood vat, both made of French oak fora period of 8 months in contact with fine lees on the batonage method, while 20% aged in stainless steel until the execution of the batch and bottling.

TASTING NOTES

An Arinto of great aromatic freshness, with a very delicate fruit profile, and itsnose is mainly evidenced by a mineral character very typical of the variety. Notes of white fruit, like green plum that combine perfectly with hints offlint, smoke and chipped stone, and toasted nuances of a well-integrated wood. In the tasting it is very fresh, tense and vinbring, with flavors that can beguessed on the nose. It finishes very long, with its very lively and persistentacidity.

FOOD PAIRING

Grilledsea fish
Gomes Sá style cod and poultry.
As a vegetarian suggestion,
dishesbased on broad beans or beans.

QUINTA DE CIDRÔ
ALVARINHO

Quinta de Cidrô presents the first Alvarinho produced in the Douro Valley, which is yet another superb result of the continuous inovation and experimentation present at the property. The idea of producing an Alvarinho in a different region other than the Vinho Verde, resulted from the aspiration to produce a a top quality single varietal wine, from a Portuguese grape.

Vinho do Douro - Quinta de Cidrô - Alvarinho
vinhos
Drink now or cellar for 10 to 15 years
temperatura
10ºC – 12ºC
vinhas
Alvarinho
Winemaking

Made 100% with the varietal Alvarinho, which benefits from the high altitude and cool breezes at Quinta de Cidrô, this wine is fermented it in stainless steel and ageing in the same vessels for a period of 6 months. This process allows to preserve all the freshness and acidity of Cidrô’s terroir.

TASTING NOTES

This Alvarinho is characterized by very fine and delicate citric and orange blosson notes, which create immense aromatic complexity. It shows great varietal expression and uniqueness, as it is in fact a Douro white: structured and full, revealing flavours which can be traced through its aroma. Its flavourful minerality and crisp acidity highlight the tasting as it finishes off with great distinction.

FOOD PAIRING

Prawn Curry
Pata Negra Ham
Fresh Seafood
Mozzarella

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