Chocapalha Arinto (white) - Lisboa

Chocapalha Arinto (white) - Lisboa

Vintage: 2021
Description: This ancient estate is nestled in the sun-drenched hills near Alenquer, just northwest of Lisbon. The Tavares da Silva family has nurtured the vineyards over the years, and today their youngest daughter, Sandra, is making some of the most exciting wines in Portugal. Sandra has built a name for herself as a modern and mindful winemaker in the Duoro Region. It's easy to picture Lisbon as sunny and blessed with great beaches, but there is also quite a bit of wind and maritime coolness in the climate here that sharpens the aromatics and acidity. The Arinto grape is not known widely, but Sandra Tavares made something special and undeniable here. Look for scents of ripe yellow plum and summer stone fruits mixing with a citrusy core of ruby grape-fruit citrus, lemon, and kumquat in a mineral style. There is an electric zip to this wine that reminds us of Chablis or the best New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs.
Price: $ 14.98
Price in original currency: None

Available from Hi-Time Wine Cellars

Address: 250 Ogle Street
Costa Mesa, CA  92627
United States
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First added to 1000 Corks on July 24, 2024.