COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Fernão Pires, Arinto
PRODUCER
Quinta Várzea da Pedra
REGION
Lisboa
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Quinta Várzea da Pedra is a family-run estate located in the historic Óbidos DOC, within Portugal's Lisboa wine region. Managed by the Sanches family, the estate benefits from a unique microclimate heavily influenced by the Atlantic Ocean, which brings cool breezes and morning mists. This terroir is ideal for preserving natural acidity in white grapes. The 'Branco Reserva' showcases the classic Portuguese blend of Fernão Pires and Arinto, representing the estate's commitment to traditional regional styles with enhanced structure and aging potential.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€18
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Óbidos is one of Portugal's most wind-swept wine regions, heavily influenced by its close proximity to the Atlantic Ocean.
Fact 02
The estate has been in the Sanches family for generations, combining traditional farming with modern winemaking.
Fact 03
Arinto is prized in Portugal for its ability to retain remarkably high acidity even in warm growing seasons.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes are hand-harvested at optimal ripeness. After gentle pressing, the juice undergoes fermentation. A significant portion of the blend is fermented and aged in French oak barrels with regular bâtonnage (lees stirring) for several months to build texture, complexity, and integration. The remaining portion is kept in stainless steel to preserve the fresh, vibrant fruit characteristics of the Arinto and Fernão Pires grapes before final blending and bottling.
