The Arinto variety is, according to the Viticulture Commission of the Vinhos Verdes Region, “is grown practically throughout the region under the name of ‘Pedernã”, and it reaches “its highest level of quality in the more inland areas of the region”.

Its wide geographical distribution means that it is one of the oldest Portuguese white varieties and it also has numerous synonyms, such as 'Azal Espanhol' or 'Azal Galego' in Amarante, 'Pé de Perdiz' in Cabeceiras de Basto, 'Perdigão' in Mondim and further south in the region 'Chapeludo'.

A vigorous, low-fertility variety, Arinto produces large, very compact and heavy bunches, which makes it very productive, a characteristic that gives it great esteem by winegrowers. However, its best qualities are expressed in the wines, its versatility allows it to give rise to excellent sparkling wines, young and aromatic wines and wines that can age in wood. It produces fresh wines with great structure and complexity.

Used in a large part of the Vinho Verde Region to produce blends, it is in the more inland areas that it manages to express its greatest potential and where its presentation as a single varietal wine is more common.

At Quinta da Raza, Arinto is the most planted variety, its excellent adaptation to more inland climates and the Estate clayey soil, makes it one of our favourites and that is why it is used in three of our wines.

In QUINTA DA RAZA SPARKLING WINE where a majority blend of Avesso and Alvarinho contribute their acidity and vivacity to the freshness of this wine.

In RAZA WHITE where its freshness, tropical fruit aromas and slight floral notes, combined with Azal and Trajadura, give the wine a traditional, relaxed character and a lightness that is much appreciated by Vinho Verde consumers.

In DOM DIOGO ARINTOalready a classic of the house and the region, its tropical, stone fruit and slightly floral nuances give the wine great complexity and length.

Ideal to accompany light summer cuisine, our wines with Arinto are perfect for salads, fish, seafood and a wide variety of finger foods.

In short, it is a variety that produces high quality wines and that can certainly help improve your culinary experiences this summer. Let yourself be seduced by its aromas and freshness and discover the full potential of this variety.