Grape · White
Arinto
Moderate climate
About
High-acid white grape producing crisp, mineral wines with excellent aging potential. The star of the Bucelas region near Lisbon, where calcareous soils amplify its citrus and mineral character. Increasingly used as a quality component in blends across Portugal.
Typical profile
Body
Moderate
Acidity
Electric
Sweetness
Dry
Aromas
What the grape gives up young, and what it grows into with time in bottle.
Oak influence
Possible
Aging
Top Bucelas wines age 5-15 years. Standard wines are best within 2-4 years.
Growing regions
How the grape expresses across places, grouped by country. Chips call out how a region's style deviates from the grape's default.