Elegant and expressive, Casa do Arrabalde 2024 captures the vibrant soul of Portugal’s green hills in every sip. 

Located in the sub-region of Baião, the estate of Casa do Arrabalde has its vines at an altitude of 490 meters high. Planted in granit soil, there we find the varieties Avesso, Alvarinho and Arinto, which benefit from a wide thermic amplitude, due to the proximity to the foothills of Serra do Marão. The five hectares of vineyard, cultivated in organic production mode, have soils with very particular characteristics, which result in low yields, from which results a wine of great freshness and an unusual aromatic component.

Tasting notes
Expressive aroma showing great freshness, citrus touches such as grapefruit and bay leaf. On the palete it shows a vertical profile, mineral notes and tropical fruit, the acidity providing tension and a vibrant and persistent length on the palate.

Winemaking process
Grapes arrive to the winery in 24kgs 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.

Food pairing

🍤 Shellfish & seafood: e.g., grilled prawns, scallops, oysters – the acidity and minerality cut through richness and match the fresh marine flavours.

🐟 Fatty fish dishes: e.g., salmon, trout, mackerel lightly grilled or with a herb & lemon dressing.

🧀 Soft fresh cheeses: e.g., goat cheese, mild feta, ricotta with herbs and olive oil — again the crispness and minerality of the wine will balance the creaminess.

🥗 Vegetable-forward dishes: e.g., asparagus, green peas, artichokes, or a salad with citrus dressing — the wine’s brightness complements them well.

🐔 White meat or poultry with citrus/herb marinades: e.g., lemon‐thyme roasted chicken or turkey breast in a light sauce.

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