Monólogo Arinto is a monovarietal wine produced with grapes from the plot P24 in Quinta de Santa Teresa. It is a fresh wine, aromatic and with good structure.

Arinto grape
Arinto is a Portuguese white grape variety known for its bright acidity and refreshing citrus flavors. It produces lively wines with notes of lemon, green apple, and mineral undertones, often showing great aging potential. Commonly grown in regions like Bucelas, Vinho Verde, and Alentejo, Arinto is prized for its balance and ability to retain freshness even in warm climates.

Tasting notes
Nose with a mineral profile, details of silica and dried herbs, such as thyme. On the palate, it combines the tension of acidity, giving structure and precision to the whole, with floral touches and a light touch of pineapple, presenting several layers. It ends long and elegantly..

Food pairing

🍤 Seafood: Grilled shrimp or calamari, Fresh oysters or clams, Ceviche or sushi (especially with citrus-based marinades)

🐟 Fish dishes: Grilled or baked white fish (like seabass, cod, or sole), Lemon-herb trout, 
Salt cod (bacalhau) — classic Portuguese pairing

🧀 Cheese: Fresh goat cheese or young cow’s milk cheese, Mild feta or ricotta

🥗 Vegetarian options: Salads with citrus vinaigrette, Asparagus, artichokes, or peas with olive oil and herbs, Risotto with lemon and herbs

🐔 Light poultry or pork: Chicken piccata, Pork tenderloin with apple or fennel

Winemaking process
Grapes arrive to the winery in 24kg boxes. They are hand-selected and destemmed, before going thru skin contact process and a gentle pneumatic press. The must ferments in stainless steel vats at low temperature. Stabilization and tender filtration take place. No animal derivate is used in the process, making it a vegan-friendly wine. A special care was taken into this process, minimizing any impact, with the intention of producing a wine that expresses well the particularities of the grapes and the terroir.

DOC Vinho Verde
Arinto
Drink now-2029
Serve 8-10°C
Alc. 12,5%