Vinha do Marreco 2018

100% Arinto · Certified Organic · Lisbon Wine Region
Availability: 634 bottles (0.75 L)

Enology

Whole clusters were gently pressed, followed by 24 hours of settling in stainless steel before transfer to used French oak barrels, where fermentation occurred with indigenous yeasts at ambient temperature. Malolactic fermentation followed naturally, with bâtonnage performed only during barrel topping.

The wine aged 24 months in barrel, followed by 12 months in a horizontal stainless-steel tank before bottling.

Tasting Notes

Vibrant golden colour.
The nose shows impressive depth, with aromas of candied lemon, grapefruit, quince, dried fruits, clove and a discreet smoky, saline note.
The palate is tense and broad, with remarkable acidity — a clear expression of Atlantic influence — and firm structure.
A serious, age-worthy white, intense and enveloping.

Viticulture

Vinha do Marreco is a steep, isolated, south-facing parcel on clay-limestone soils. Arinto was planted here in 2013 from massal selection, in a challenging year marked by a dry winter and humid spring. Double-cane pruning ensures balanced growth and golden clusters with copper reflections.

Technical Information

Country: Portugal
Region: Lisbon
Vineyard Location: Gradil, Mafra
Climate: Atlantic — misty mornings, warm afternoons
Soil: Clay-limestone
Wine type: White
Grape: 100% Arinto
Designation: Vinho Regional de Lisboa

Bottling: August 2021
Release: February 2023

Laboratory Analysis

• Alcohol: 14%
• Total Acidity: 8.9 g/L
• Volatile Acidity: 0.71 g/L
• pH: 2.90
• Residual Sugar: <1.5 g/L

Team

Viticulture: James Frost & Amândio Cruz
Winemaking: António Moita Maçanita