Quinta das Arcas was founded on the early eighties by Esteves Monteiro following a deep work of restructuration of the family vineyards initiated a decade before with a strong focus on the land consolidation and the implementation of modern agriculture. After 1985 the company was set up to bottle the wines already produced, putting on the market the first Arca Nova wines. Throughout the years, the company has paid special attention to production, following since the early days a path of quality improvement and minimizing impact in nature. 2012. In 2012 and with 200 hectares of vineyards in the Vinho Verde region, Quinta das Arcas produces its first certified bio wine.

Winemaking

This wine was produced from grapes of a portion of Quinta das Arcas located on a hillside of the Vale do Rio Ferreira in Sobrado. This privileged location, upstream of the Paleozoic basin from where the winery shares the schist nature of their soils.

Tasting notes

Clear wine of a straw color a appearance. Abundant fruits with complex candied citrus undertones and white flowers resembling jasmine. With complex and balanced aromas, presents strong structure in the mouth with an excellent acidity that provides a strong capacity for evolution.