Mark Squires on Nostr: Bucelas, a small DOC in Lisboa, has one claim to fame: the popular Arinto grape with ...

Bucelas, a small DOC in Lisboa, has one claim to fame: the popular Arinto grape with a connection to Shakespeare (called Charneco in Henry VI, Pt. 2, after a Bucelas village.) They milk that, but Arinto is the real deal. Very dry (Brut Nature), this is an Arinto with big acidity but perfect balance. Crisp and mouthwatering, it's a reminder: All that Sparkles is Not Champagne!

This overachiever was a bargain ($20-ish) then. 12%, 40 months on the lees. #wine #portugal #bucelas #arinto #lisboa