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Structure
Drinking window
Best 1 to 3 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs3 yrs8 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: white flower, lime peel, green apple, wet stone
Palate: lemon, pear, saline edge, soft spritz
Single-varietal Loureiro from the Sousa sub-region. Floral aromatics with lime and orchard fruit, classic Vinho Verde spritz and saline lift on a light frame.
What it pairs with
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Bolinhos de bacalhau
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The wine's lime acidity and faint spritz cut salt cod richness. -
Grilled sardines
Floral Loureiro lifts charred oily fish without weight. -
Polvo a lagareiro
Soft tannin-free white and olive-oil-drenched octopus is a classic Minho pairing.
History
Arca Nova is Quinta das Arcas's flagship entry-tier Vinho Verde brand, launched as the estate scaled distribution beyond Portugal. The Loureiro varietal expression came from a vineyard reconversion focused on aromatic Sousa Loureiro clones.
- 2001: Arca Nova brand launches as Quinta das Arcas's export-facing label
- 2012: Quinta das Arcas launches the region's first Biologico organic Vinho Verde
Facts
- Producer
- Quinta das Arcas · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Loureiro (100%)
- Classification
- Vinho Verde DOC
- Oak
- Stainless steel only, brief lees contact
- ABV
- 11.5%
- Price
- EUR 6 to 9 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1 to 3 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2001
Frequently asked about Arca Nova Loureiro
What does Arca Nova Loureiro taste like?
White flower, lime peel, green apple and wet stone on the nose; lemon, pear, a saline edge and soft spritz on the palate. Light-bodied with high acidity and a medium finish.
When should I drink Arca Nova Loureiro?
Drink within 1 to 3 years of the vintage, well chilled to 8 to 10C. The wine is built for youth and freshness, not cellaring.
What food pairs with Arca Nova Loureiro?
Bolinhos de bacalhau is the canonical Porto pairing; grilled sardines and polvo a lagareiro are equally strong matches.
Where is Arca Nova Loureiro made?
At Quinta das Arcas in Sobrado, Valongo, in the Sousa sub-region of Vinho Verde, north-east of Porto.
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