COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
NV
GRAPE
Alvarinho
PRODUCER
Quinta das Arcas
REGION
Vinho Verde
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Conde Villar is a prominent label produced by Quinta das Arcas, an estate founded in the 1980s by António Esteves Monteiro. Located in the Vinho Verde region of Portugal, the estate has focused heavily on modernizing viticulture and winemaking practices in the Minho region. This wine is a single-varietal expression of Alvarinho, the region's most celebrated white grape variety, known for producing wines with remarkable structure, vibrant acidity, and intense aromatic profiles.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€10
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Quinta das Arcas was established in 1985 and has transitioned many of its vineyards to sustainable and organic farming practices.
Fact 02
Alvarinho is famous for its thick skins, which protect the grapes from the high humidity and rainfall of the coastal Minho region.
Fact 03
The Conde Villar brand is designed to represent the light, fresh, and artistic lifestyle of modern Portugal.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Conde Villar Alvarinho focuses on preserving the intense primary fruit characteristics of the grape. Grapes are harvested at optimal ripeness, destemmed, and gently pressed. Fermentation occurs in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks at cool temperatures (around 14-16°C). The wine is kept on its fine lees for a short period to enhance mouthfeel and complexity before being stabilized, filtered, and bottled young.
