COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Alvarinho
PRODUCER
Quinta das Arcas – Soc. Agr. Lda.
REGION
Vinho Verde
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - Low
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Conde Villar Alvarinho Superior 2023 is a white wine from the Vinho Verde DOC in Portugal's Minho region, crafted from the Alvarinho grape. Produced by Quinta das Arcas – Soc. Agr. Lda., an estate founded in the early 1980s with a focus on quality and environmental responsibility, the wine is distinguished by its fresh and elegant structure and a notable grapefruit bitterness in its finish. The producer has a history of embracing sustainable practices, releasing their first certified organic wine in 2012.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€17
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Features a distinctive grapefruit bitterness in the finish.
Fact 02
Produced by Quinta das Arcas, founded in the early 1980s.
Fact 03
The producer released their first certified organic wine in 2012.
Fact 04
Limited production of 6000 bottles.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Conde Villar Alvarinho Superior 2023 is produced by Quinta das Arcas – Soc. Agr. Lda. A key winemaking technique employed is fermentation without oak aging, which aims to preserve the varietal character of the Alvarinho grape and the regional expression of Minho. The producer's philosophy centers on enhancing wine quality and reducing environmental impact, evidenced by their development of organic wine production.
