Arruda is a sub-region of Lisboa, Portugal.
Growers build the wines around Tempranillo, filling out the blend with Garnacha - Tempranillo, Arinto and Vital.
The ground underneath is clay, limestone and marl.
The climate is maritime/oceanic.
The vineyards themselves read as slopes and valley floor.
Red wine and white wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows plush and expressive, ripe fruit and good structure, aromatic and fresh and showcasing local varietals.
At the table these bottles work with grilled meats, pasta dishes and cheese plates.
In the glass.
Red: Plush and expressive, Ripe fruit and good structure.
White: Aromatic and fresh, Showcasing local varietals.
Grapes planted here.
Bottles to look for.
- Monte Bluna Blunissima Branco, Arruda, Portugal
- Monte Bluna Blunissima, Arruda, Portugal
- Monte Bluna Reserva Rose, Arruda, Portugal
- Monte Bluna Reserva, Arruda, Portugal
- Monte Bluna Vital, Arruda, Portugal
- Quinta de S. Sebastiao Red, Arruda, Portugal
At the table.
- Grilled meats
- Pasta dishes
- Cheese plates
Nearby regions.
Arruda: common questions
01.What grapes is Arruda known for?+
02.What kind of wine does Arruda make?+
03.Where is Arruda?+
04.What food goes with Arruda wine?+
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