2019 Quinta Casal das Freiras Arinto Branco
Type of Wine | White |
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Country | Portugal |
Region | Tejo |
Winery | Quinta Casal das Freiras |
Year | 2019 |
Grape | Arinto |
Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (12.5%) |
Drink window | 2021 - 2024 |
The Casal das Freiras Arinto is a beautiful fresh fruity white wine and is made for 100% from the autochthonous grape Arinto. This native grape thrives in the warm climate and complex soils of the Tejo region, while retaining a high natural acidity that makes this white wine very balanced and fresh.
The Arinto grapes are picked by hand and are then destemmed and gently crushed. The must ferments in stainless steel at a controlled (low) temperature, after which the wine is allowed to mature on its lees (sur lie) for 4-6 months in stainless steel.
This 100% Arinto, one of the oldest native Portuguese grape varieties, is light straw yellow in the glass. In the nose we smell freshness, freshness and aromas of green apple and lime with a nice acidity in the mouth, refreshing, structured and with a velvety aftertaste. Don't be fooled by the price because this is a wine that gives a lot of wine for the money. The Arinto has a modest alcohol percentage of 12.5%, a nice acidity and little to no residual sugar and this makes it pleasant as an aperitif on the terrace or to enjoy with fish, chicken, salads or tapas.
Alcohol Content : 12.5% vol.
Total Acidity: 5.42g/L
Total Sugar Content : < 0.5g/L
pH : 3.00
Quinta Casal das Freiras is located in the Tejo northeast of Lisbon, in the heart of Portugal. The Tejo region is very fertile, partly because of its location on the river. The area is best known for its vineyards, olive groves, forests, the famous Lusitano horses and bullfighting. The area is beautiful and authentic with a varied landscape and beautiful historic towns such as Tomar, Constancia and Santarém and Golega.
With a focus on quality and balance, Tejo's wines have been on the rise for some years now. Quality and affordability go hand in hand here. Casal das Freiras belongs to the top of the best wine companies in the Tejo region and if you visit the better restaurants here you will find the Casal das Freiras wines on the wine list.
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A wonderful piece of history in the heart of Portugal
Quinta Casal das Freiras winery is located 7 km south-west of the Portuguese Tomar in the district of Santarém on farmlands that once belonged to the Templars and later to the Order of Christ. The very old winery has been owned by one and the same family since the 19th century (1882), the current owners now represent the 4th and 5th generations of the family. The traditional farmhouse is set amongst vineyards, olive groves, corn and grain fields, forests and cork oaks, making it a unique and diverse agricultural landscape. Partly because of its location on the river, the area is very fertile and is very beautiful and authentic with a varied landscape and beautiful historic towns such as Tomar, Constancia and Santarém and Golega.
The ancient tradition of olive and vineyard culture is preserved by José Vidal, owner of Casal das Freiras. The estate with its ancient olive groves and vineyards of different ages falls under the wine region of Tejo in the heart of Portugal. The vineyards with exposure to the south cover an area of 12 hectares spread over 5 plots of different ages of 60, 45, 21, 10 and 3 years. Protected by the Serra d'Aire in the west from the Atlantic winds, the climate is characterized by cold winters and hot, dry summers that improve the grapes' optimal ripeness. The red Touriga Nacional, Castelão, Trincadeira, Aragonez, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Alicante Bouschet are most common in the slightly sloping clay limestone soils. Among the white varieties, the focus is mainly on Fernão Pires, Arinto, Rabo de Ovelha and Sauvignon Blanc.
In the winery, traditional technologies such as the Algerian amphoras and the stone mills for crushing grapes are combined with modern techniques. The winemaking, through a classic method of long-lasting maceration, produces beautiful red wines with pomegranate color, which are beautifully fruity and full of flavor. Refined light wood tones soften the tannins and do not drown out the fruity notes, so that the typical profile of the region is beautifully preserved.
Quinta Casal das Freiras is also developing some wine tourism activities. Visitors can admire the surrounding landscape and visit the winery, the old 20th century olive oil mill, and the wine tasting room. Here the wines can be tasted, accompanied by regional products such as olives, cheese, traditional sausages and jam. Depending on the time of year, it is still possible to view or even participate in some of the ongoing agricultural work, such as harvesting, trampling the grapes or picking olives.
Quinta Casal das Freiras wines order online at Grand Cru wines
You can of course buy Quinta Casal das Freiras wines online at Grandcruwijnen.nl, the wine trade with one of the largest wine collections in the Netherlands and Belgium, where you can order both special wines and wines for every budget. Quality products, fast delivery & reliable service that is Grand Crus!
Type of Wine | White |
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Country | Portugal |
Region | Tejo |
Winery | Quinta Casal das Freiras |
Grape | Arinto |
Biological certified | No |
Vegan | No |
Year | 2019 |
Drinking as of | 2021 |
Drinking till | 2024 |
Alcohol % | 12.5 |
Alcohol free/low | No |
Content | 0.75 ltr |
Oak aging | Yes |
Sparkling | No |
Dessert wine | No |
Closure | Cork |
Tasting Profiles | Aromatic, Dry, Fresh, Fruity, Spicy, Light, White fruit |
Drink moments | Borrelen, Met vrienden, Summer party, Terras, Voor alledag |
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