Menin Douro Estates
Menin Branco
Cima Corgo
2015
Vintage
Varietal
Arinto
Where it is, November 2026
Past Window: the full drinking arc closed in 2021.
This bottle is beyond its drinking horizon.
The ‘15 Menin Branco.
Menin Douro Estates Menin Branco 2015 is an Arinto from Cima Corgo, Portugal.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Menin Douro Estates' 2015 Menin Branco should show Arinto's citrus character, with lemon, green apple and a faint floral scent. Cima Corgo fruit is expected to feel bright and direct, lively acidity giving the palate a taut edge and a clean, lightly rounded texture. Its stated drinking period ended in 2021, so bottle condition will shape what remains. If it is sound, expect a restrained finish of citrus peel and soft savory notes.
The 2015 vintage
Menin Douro Estates' 2015 Menin Branco is an Arinto from Cima Corgo, Portugal.
About Menin Douro Estates
Menin Douro Estates' Menin Branco is an Arinto from Cima Corgo, Portugal.
Pairing suggestions
Cellared suggestions based on the wine and dish descriptions.
Grilled sea bass with lemon herb butter
The pairing is scaled to the wine's medium body.
Braised chicken with saffron rice
The wine's fresh acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Fried calamari with garlic aioli
The pairing also suits the wine's medium body.
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Frequently Asked
What is Menin Douro Estates Menin Branco 2015?
Menin Douro Estates Menin Branco 2015 is an Arinto from Cima Corgo, Portugal.
When should Menin Douro Estates Menin Branco 2015 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2015-2021. Within that arc, the peak window is 2017-2019. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with Menin Douro Estates Menin Branco 2015?
Pair this wine with Grilled sea bass with lemon herb butter; Braised chicken with saffron rice; or Fried calamari with garlic aioli.