Arinto of the Azores 2018

Tasting Notes

Appealing aroma with notes of ripe citrus fruits, complexed with slight nuances of the vats where it fermented and aged, and a pleasant volcanic sulphur. In the mouth it has a vibrant acidity and minerality. Very enveloping volume and long persistence finishing saline. It pairs well with seafood, cheeses, fish and sushi.

Vinification

Made from a selection of Arinto from the Azores from old vines in the Criação Velha area. After careful selection of the grapes, fermentation took place in wooden vats (67%), in 500 liter oak barrels (7%) and stainless steel tank (26%) at a controlled temperature of 15 ºC. It aged on the fine lees for 8 months after which the wine was bottled.

Endnotes

Producer: Pico Island Wine Cooperative
Denomination: DO Pico
Oenology: Bernardo Cabral
Grape Varieties: Arinto dos Açores
pH: 3.39
Acidity: 8.6 g/L