Underdog Grape · Portugal

Arinto

If you love Riesling for its cut and its lemon-and-stone tension, Arinto is the Portuguese white you have been missing. Same electric acidity, a fraction of the hype.

Tasting profile
Lemon pith and green apple stretched over wet stone, with acidity so firm it makes your mouth water before the second sip.
Where it grows
Bucelas, Portugal
Where to buy
For specific bottles and where to buy them, read the deep dive.

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The region

Bucelas, Portugal

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