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'Explosivo' Vinho Tinto - 2023
'Explosivo' Vinho Tinto - 2023
'Explosivo' Vinho Tinto - 2023
'Explosivo' Vinho Tinto - 2023
Quinta Das Arcas

'Explosivo' Vinho Tinto - 2023

Red
1L
12 - pack
PRODUCT SKU: P412-23Q

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Description

Explosivo was created to showcase a style of red wine that has been in high demand recently in the US market: chillable, uncomplicated red wine. It features one of the region's native grapes, Vinhão, made ...

Explosivo was created to showcase a style of red wine that has been in high demand recently in the US market: chillable, uncomplicated red wine. It features one of the region's native grapes, Vinhão, made in a style that complements its liter-sized bottle: juicy and fresh (despite its dark, inky color) rather than tannic and intense, which is the typical style in the region. Its light fizz appeals to Lambrusco drinkers (a well-recognized style of wine in the US), offering a much drier and more savory profile. The name and label refer to its "explosive" mouthfeel. Tasting notes: Fresh dark fruits (dark wild berries, plums), with an herbal and leafy touch. It has deep and dark flavors, followed by bright acidity and a slight fizz.
Brand
Quinta Das Arcas
Varietal
Sezão
Sub region
Vinho Verde DOC
Region
Minho
Alcohol
11.0%
Climate
Topographically, the region is "a vast amphitheater which, starting at the coast, gradually climbs in elevation towards the interior" (Amorim Girão, Portuguese geographer), exposing the entire area to the influence of the Atlantic Ocean, a phenomenon reinforced by the orientation of the valleys of the main rivers, which run east to west and facilitate penetration of the sea winds. This Atlantic influence, mostly granitic soils, mild climate and high rainfall, are reflected in the freshness, lightness and elegance of the wines of this region.
Color
Red
Size
1L
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Fermentation
Grapes are fully destemmed and undergo immediate complete carbonic maceration. Wine then goes into malolactic fermentation.
Winemaker name
Fernando Machado and Henrique Lopes
Producer website
https://www.quintadasarcas.com/pt/
Harvest technique
Hand harvested
Soil
granitic soils
Elevage
none
Total production
7,200 bottles