Brisa Suave "Vinho Verde" Branco, Vinho Verde, Portugal 2024

FROM T. EDWARD:

THE WINE: Loureiro (50%), Arinto (40%), and Trajadura (10%).

THE PRODUCER: In the 1980s, Esteves Monteiro founded Quinta das Arcas, building on his previous decade of experience in reorganizing family farms with a focus on land consolidation and modern viticulture techniques. Quinta das Arcas has consistently aimed to reduce its environmental impact. Located in the Vinho Verde Region, the estate spans over 200 hectares and introduced its first organic wine in 2012. Situated in a region where most wineries source fruit from numerous small growers, Quinta das Arcas stands out by using primarily estate-grown fruit for the majority of its wines. This approach allows the winery to meticulously control and maintain fruit quality, setting them apart from other Vinho Verde wineries.

Quinta das Arcas is certified by the European Vegetarian Union (EVU) as vegan and holds an "Integrated Production" certification for sustainability. This certification ensures the use of an agricultural system that produces high-quality food and other products through the utilization of natural resources and regulation mechanisms, replacing environmentally harmful production methods to ensure sustainable agriculture in the long term.