As a testament to how excited Javie Revert and Pablo Calatayud are about the potential of Arcos (an ancient variety that has never been thoroughly studied and which may be or be related to Moristel, yes, another unstudied variety) is that it now makes up 70% of the blend in Parotet. Arcos, when ripe, is fresh and floral, with a dark-fruit flavor that never veers towards overripeness. All qualities that balance the peppery, spicy, and savory profile of Mandó.
