2023 Morgado de Santa Catherina Bucelas Arinto, Quinta da Romeyra

• Style: Bright, mineral-driven Portuguese white
• Taste: Stone fruit, citrus, floral notes with silky mineral backbone
• Food: Shellfish, white fish, spicy Asian, poultry, salads
• Occasion: Sunday lunch, date night, aperitivo
• Serve: Chilled, 13% ABV, bone-dry

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

A golden-hued white that rewards immediately. Stone fruit, lemon blossom and candied orange peel emerge first, underpinned by toasty oak and subtle floral lift. The palate is broad and supple, maintaining that crisp natural acidity Arinto is prized for — the kind that carries flavour and makes you want another sip. At 13% ABV with just 1g/L residual sugar, it's bone-dry and serious, yet approachable and immediate.

The Winery — Quinta da Romeyra

One of the most prestigious estates in the Bucelas appellation, this historic quinta has cultivated Arinto since 1540 and rose to fame in early 19th-century Britain when the Duke of Wellington brought the wines to George IV — they later gained devoted followers including Charles Dickens and Lord Byron. Acquired by the Guedes family in 2018, the estate underwent significant investment in viticulture and winemaking practices. New winemaker Luís Cabral de Almeida now leads production, crafting wines he describes as having 'delicious fruit' with 'truly lively and balanced' natural acidity. The 2023 vintage benefited from a generous growing season: winter rains hydrated the soils, mild spring allowed healthy canopy development, and timely summer rainfall brought fruit to optimum ripeness. Grapes were hand-harvested, destemmed and soft-crushed at low temperature, then fermented in stainless steel before nine months ageing in French oak casks.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

Serve chilled with grilled fish, oysters, clams, crab cakes or light seafood pasta. The acidity cuts through richness beautifully, making it equally at home with roasted vegetables or spicy dishes — and its food-friendly character extends to poultry and lighter preparations. It's a wine for seaside suppers and warm evenings, approachable enough for a Tuesday night yet layered enough to reward proper attention. Perfect for Sunday lunch gatherings or an intimate date night aperitivo. Browse our Portugal collection to discover more Bucelas treasures, or explore the full range of Fruity & Aromatic White Wine selections. Vegetarian.