BOAS CEPAS 2023 – Arinto Reserva

Alcohol: 13.5% vol

Description

Produced at Quinta do Tamariz, in the Vinhos Verdes Demarcated Region (Sub-region of Cávado), BOAS CEPAS 2023 – Arinto Reserva is a white wine made from Arinto (Pedernã), a grape known for its freshness, structure, and longevity. With a limited production of 3,466 bottles, this Reserva was crafted with respect for the environment, under an integrated production system.

The 2023 vintage was marked by a mild spring and summer, without extreme heat, which favored higher acidity and greater freshness in the wines. Designed to defy time, this Arinto Reserva can be enjoyed now or cellared to evolve further over the years.

Vinification

10% of the grapes were vinified whole, without destemming, fermenting at 14–16ºC for 10 days. No malolactic fermentation was carried out, preserving acidity and aromatic clarity. Tartaric stabilization was performed by refrigeration.

Tasting Notes

Visual: Light citrine, clear and bright.

Aroma: Intense orchard fruit and citrus notes, especially tangerine.

Palate: Fresh and enveloping, with a marked mineral profile and a long, persistent finish.

Style: Dry, elegant, structured, with discreet fruit and the distinctive character of Arinto.

Food Pairing

A complex and intense wine, ideal with comforting dishes such as rice stews, pasta with fish, caldeiradas, cataplanas, or grilled fish with sauce.
Serving Temperature: 10–12ºC.

Technical Information

Denomination of Origin: Vinho Verde (DOC)

Type: White (Branco), Reserva

Grape Variety: Arinto (Pedernã)

Region: Vinhos Verdes, Sub-region Cávado

Soil: Granitic

Planting Density: 1,666 vines/ha

Exposure: South/West

Training System: Simple Cordon

Farming: Integrated Production System

Production: 3,466 bottles (750 ml)

pH: 3.32 ± 0.09

Residual Sugar: 3.4 ± 0.5 g/L

Total Acidity: 6.6 ± 0.4 g/L

Fermentation: 10% whole grapes, 14–16ºC for 10 days, no malolactic fermentation

Stabilization: Tartaric, by refrigeration

Enology Team: Jorge Sousa Pinto, Maria Francisca Vinagre, Joana Araújo

Vintage: 2023