Top 100 wines of Beiras
Discover the top 100 best wines of Beiras as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Beiras and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Discovering the wine region of Beiras
Vast region of north-central Portugal, a fragmented mosaic of distinct sub-regions. In the west, Bairrada makes dense Baga reds with notes of black cherry, blackberry and leather, firm tannins — the base of the great Portuguese sparkling wines. In the centre, Dao produces fine Touriga Nacional reds (violet, raspberry, spice) and elegant Encruzado whites (flowers, citrus, butter). To the continental east, fleshy Touriga of Beira Interior and aromatic Fernao Pires.
Schistous and granitic soils.
Discover the grape variety: Malvasia Fina
Structured, aromatic dry whites with a pale golden robe, an ample palate and moderate acidity, showing signature aromas of yellow fruits (pear, peach, apricot), white flowers (acacia), almond and schist mineral notes. Fine ageing potential. A traditional component of Douro DOC and Dão DOC whites and white Port. A Portuguese variety of the Malvasia family, widely grown in north-eastern Portugal.
Food and wine pairing with a wine of Beiras
wines from the region of Beiras go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of boeuf lôc lac (cambodia), chaouia lamb or medallions of monkfish with citrus fruits.
Organoleptic analysis of wine of Beiras
On the nose in the region of Beiras often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of tobacco, leather or black currant. In the mouth in the region of Beiras is a powerful with a nice freshness.
