Arca Nova Vinho Verde Rosé 2023

Wine Overview
Arca Nova Rosé, produced by Quinta das Arcas, represents a new concept in rosé wines. It is crafted from a blend of Vinhão, Touriga Nacional, and Padeiro varieties, offering a unique expression of the Vinho Verde region.

Tasting Profile
- Visual: Clear and bright framboise color
- Aroma: Fresh and youthful, with notes of strawberries and raspberries crushed into currant, complemented by generous lime accents
- Flavor: Well-structured with a good balance between alcohol and acidity. A light fizz enhances the wine's freshness
- Character: The red fruit and berry aromas, combined with the freshness and lightness characteristic of Vinho Verde, create a distinctive rosé experience

Technical Information
- Vintage: 2023
- Grape Varieties: 40% Vinhão, 30% Touriga Nacional, 30% Padeiro
- Alcohol Content: 11.5% vol
- Residual Sugar: 8 g/dm3
- Total Acidity: 6.5 g/dm3
- Winemakers: Fernando Machado and Henrique Lopes

Pairing Suggestions
Arca Nova Rosé pairs well with:
- Fish dishes
- Grilled poultry
- Fresh salads
- Sushi
It also excels as a summer aperitif.

Awards
Arca Nova Rosé has received numerous accolades, including:
- Silver medals at Wine Master Challenge competitions (2019, 2018, 2016)
- Bronze medal at the London Wine Competition 2019
- 92 points and Great Value medal at the Ultimate Wine Challenge 2017
- Regional medal of honor at the Green Wine Region Contest 2017
- Silver medals at the Vinho Verde Region Contest (2016, 2014, 2018)

About the Winery
Quinta das Arcas, founded in the early 1980s by Esteves Monteiro, is located in Sobrado, at the border of Valongo and Paredes municipalities. The estate encompasses about 200 hectares of vineyards, all managed under environmentally responsible Integrated Pest Management systems. The company has expanded to include vineyards in the Alentejo region, with a total production approaching 2,500,000 liters annually.

Quinta das Arcas is committed to quality improvement and minimizing environmental impact. In 2012, they produced their first certified organic wine. The winery's philosophy, as expressed by founder António Esteves Monteiro, is to create wines that are "the fruit of dedicated work, persistent and in harmony with nature," with each bottle offering "a variety of fresh and intense aromas" that challenge consumers to discover new emotions.