Tarelo Vinho Monumental Arinto Branco 2018, 0.75

Tarelo Monumental Arinto Branco 2018 - Icon of the Azores

Region: Pico Island, Azores, Portugal
Grape Variety: 100% Arinto do Pico
Year: 2018
Volume: 0.75cl

Arinto do Pico - Monumental Grape Variety

Arinto do Pico is one of the island's most traditional and ancient grape varieties, with an extraordinary adaptation to the corrals' cultivation, basalt soil, and Atlantic influence. This is a truly monumental wine that expresses the unique essence of this terroir.

Unique Volcanic Terroir

The volcanic stone corrals of Pico Island, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site, create a unique microclimate that allows the vines to develop exceptional characteristics. The basalt soil provides unparalleled minerality.

Tasting Notes

This is a wine full of deep mineral aromas, striking Atlantic salinity, and some elegant citrus notes. With endless freshness and longevity on the palate, it is a wine that evolves magnificently in the glass and in the bottle.

Aromatic Profile

• Deep and complex mineral aromas
• Intense Atlantic salinity
• Elegant citrus notes
• Volcanic basalt
• Endless freshness
• Extraordinary complexity

Characteristics

• 100% Arinto do Pico
• Traditional UNESCO corrals
• Volcanic basalt soil
• Striking Atlantic influence
• Exceptional longevity
• Monumental wine

Food Pairings

• Grilled noble fish
• Premium seafood
• "Polvo à lagareiro" (octopus Lagareiro style)
• Confit cod
• Premium sushi
• Aged island cheeses

Serve

Temperature: 10-12°C
Potential: Drink now or cellar until 2028-2033

A monumental wine that represents the best of the Azores. Buy it at Garrafeira Canhoto!