Arinto
Pronunciation: –
Synonyms: – Arinto de Bucelas (formal name), Arintho, Arinto Cercial, Arinto d’Anadia, Pederna (Minho), Arinto Cachudo, Arinto Miudo, Arinto do Dao, Arinto Galego, Azal Espanhol, Chapeludo, Terrantez de Terceira(Acores)
Grown: – Portugal (Bucelas, Bairrada, Alentejo, Tejo,
Appellations: – Bucelas DOC where it is 75% along with Esgana Cao
Images: – Arinto
History: – Probably originated in Bucleas near Lisbon.
Flavours: – Lemony, peachy fruit, lime, green apple and good minerality. Retains good acidity.
Misc interest: – Can age. DNA has shownit is very close to Galicia/ Douro variety Trajadura.
Viticulture: – Late Budding, late ripening, Vigorous. Can be susceptible to bunch rot. Very compact bunches and good with water stress.
Vinification: – Benefits from long cool ferments
Snippet: – High in acidity even though grown in baking climate. Arinto Roxo is a colour mutation(Roxo means purple in Portuguese)
