Arinto
/ah-RIN-too/Arinto is the zesty, high-acidity white of Portugal's Bucelas and Vinho Verde regions, prized for its crystalline minerality, razor freshness and remarkable capacity to age — a great seafood and age-worthy white by stealth.
🍇 White grapemedium bodydry
Grape profile
Character & style
| Trait | Character |
|---|---|
| Body | medium |
| Acidity | high |
| Tannins | none |
| Sweetness | dry |
| Alcohol tendency | medium |
| Origin | Bucelas, Portugal |
| Common flavours | citrus, apple, stone fruit, mineral, brisk acidity |
| Aromas | lemon, lime, green apple, mineral, herbs |
Pairing
Best food pairings
- Seafood
- cod (bacalhau)
- oysters
- grilled fish
- sushi
Where it thrives
Key regions for Arinto
Portugal