Quinta da Romeira Prova Regia 2022 Arinto

€ 11.00

Lemon yellow in colour. On the nose, this wine boasts expressive notes of ripe lemon, green apple and nectarine with subtle jasmine nuances. On the palate, it is well balanced with a crisp acidity that carries the precise and elegant flavours onto the refreshing finish.

Food pairing

A wonderful match with seafood, but also asparagus tart and salads, shellfish, white Fish, herring, pasta vongole, Prawns, Spaghetti Puttanesca, Dim-sum, Gazpacho

Grapes: 100% Arinto/Pedernã

The vineyards are located 15 miles north-east of Lisbon, the historic Bucelas appellation is protected from the worst of the Atlantic weather systems by hills to the west and benefits from the moderating influence of the wide estuary of the Tagus river to the east. This favourable mesoclimate, combined with clay-limestone soils on rolling hills, provides the perfect growing environment for Portugal’s Arinto grape variety to ripen to perfection - accumulating great intensity of flavour whilst retaining a crisp natural acidity. With 75 hectares planted mainly with Arinto, Quinta da Romeira is purported to be the largest Arinto vineyard in the world.

Upon arrival at the Quinta da Romeira winery, the grapes were very carefully destemmed in order to preserve their character. They were then gently pressed in a pneumatic press and underwent a short pre-fermentation maceration on the skins to extract maximum aromatics. Fermentation took place in stainless- steel tanks at controlled temperatures of between 16 and 18°C. Following fermentation, the wine was kept on its fine lees for three months with regular bâtonnage to add texture and complexity.

Quinta da Romeira has been producing wines since 1703 and is one of the most prestigious estates in Bucelas, Portugal’s only exclusively white wine appellation. They are believed to have the largest Arinto vineyard in the world, with 75 hectares of vineyard dedicated almost exclusively to the grape, planted on clay-limestone soils. The property was bought by the Guedes family in 2018, who have invested heavily in the estate, improving the viticulture and, as of 2023, putting the talented Luís Cabral de Almeida (of Herdade do Peso fame) in charge of winemaking.

Quinta da Romeira has a remarkable history. During the Peninsula Wars, the Duke of Wellington used the estate as his headquarters, developed a taste for their wines and brought them home to London as an offering to King George IV. They soon gained a following in Britain, with celebrity fans including Charles Dickens and Lord Byron.

Alcoholcontent

12,5%

Store & Serve

Store in a cool place (around 12ºC)

Serve at 10-11 °C.

Critics & Awards

Tags: Lisbõa, Bucelas