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Structure
Drinking window
Best 1 to 6 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs6 yrs8 yrs
Critic scores
No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.
In the glass
Aroma: yellow peach, orange blossom, wet granite, lemon curd
Palate: ripe citrus, white peach, fine minerality, long acidity
The premium Alvarinho in the Conde Villar range. More mineral and longer-finishing than Arca Nova, with the same Sousa-region freshness.
What it pairs with
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Bacalhau a Gomes de Sa
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Conde Villar's mineral lift and long acidity carry the salt-cod weight. -
Roasted langoustines with garlic
Shellfish sweetness and Alvarinho stone fruit echo each other. -
Grilled bream with herbs
Delicate white fish and the wine's saline edge balance cleanly.
History
Conde Villar is Quinta das Arcas's premium-tier brand, positioned above Arca Nova. The Alvarinho expression draws on the estate's best-exposed parcels.
- 2005: Conde Villar brand range launched as Quinta das Arcas's premium label
Facts
- Producer
- Quinta das Arcas · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Alvarinho (100%)
- Classification
- Vinho Verde DOC
- Oak
- Stainless steel with extended lees contact
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 10 to 15 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1 to 6 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2005
Frequently asked about Conde Villar Alvarinho
What does Conde Villar Alvarinho taste like?
Yellow peach, orange blossom, wet granite and lemon curd on the nose; ripe citrus, white peach, fine minerality and long acidity on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a long finish.
When should I drink Conde Villar Alvarinho?
Drink within 1 to 6 years of the vintage, chilled to 10 to 12C. The wine rewards a year or two of bottle age for added complexity.
What food pairs with Conde Villar Alvarinho?
Bacalhau a Gomes de Sa is the canonical pairing; langoustines and grilled bream also work well.
Where is Conde Villar Alvarinho made?
At Quinta das Arcas in Sobrado, Valongo, in the Sousa sub-region of Vinho Verde.
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