“The 2016 Arinto, sourced from 30-year-old vines, is the latest in a brand that is one of my favorite overachievers from Chocapalha. It comes in at 12.5% alcohol. This is another fine one. It has excellent acidity but a bit more depth than the 2015, if not quite its laser burst of acidity. All unoaked, it is pure and fresh, with the ability to age. (Tasting the 2008 next to it proved that, by the way.) The acidity of this grape is always a preservative and it ages well in many regions. If you like them lighter in style and crispy, this is a great warm-weather choice at a bargain price.”
— Wine Advocate, Aug 2017

“Chocapalha’s [Arinto] is pretty consistent and always well priced. This was tasted next to the 2008, which was still lovely.”BEST OF PORTUGAL, VALUE WINES
— Wine Advocate, Dec 2017