Arinto
White wine grape variety
Also known as Arinto de Bucelas, Pederna
Arinto is a white wine grape with signature aromas of lemon, green apple, wet stone. Structure: Medium body, High acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Riesling and Albarino.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Start with acidity: many examples are sharply defined even in warm conditions.
- Look for lemon-lime fruit with mineral and saline cues rather than broad tropical weight.
Confidence signals
- High acidity with citrus-mineral precision
- Lemon-apple core with saline edge
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Bucelas · Tejo · Vinho Verde
- Classic styles: High-acid mineral Portuguese white · Bucelas citrus-driven age-worthy white
Common questions
Is Arinto a red or white grape variety?
Arinto is a white wine grape variety.
What does Arinto smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Arinto include lemon, green apple and wet stone. Structural profile: Medium body, High acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Arinto?
Documented tells for Arinto: Start with acidity: many examples are sharply defined even in warm conditions. and Look for lemon-lime fruit with mineral and saline cues rather than broad tropical weight..
What is Arinto most often confused with in blind tasting?
Arinto is most commonly confused with Riesling, Albarino and Antao Vaz. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Arinto grown?
Classic regions for Arinto include Bucelas, Tejo and Vinho Verde.