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
Grapes harvested and worked to avoid oxidation. Flotation and low temperature controlled fermentation.
Tasting notes
Very clear and light lemony color. Very young fruity aromas with some tones of spring flowers. It’s a dry wine, yet pretty round. A very own minerally and acidity matches perfectly with the generous amount of alcohol.
Food pairing
This is a very easy wine, that can pair easily with several kinds of food, as an example, there is several types of small fish, grilled bird meat, Asian food or even a salad. Also works very well as an appetizer during summer season. It should be served at a temperature between 10ºC and 12ºC. It should be stored vertically in a dry and cool spot, protected from light.
