Top 100 white wines of Beiras
Discover the top 100 best white wines of Beiras as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the white 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: Trajadura
Structured, aromatic dry whites with a pale golden robe, an ample palate and moderate acidity, with signature aromas of citrus (lemon), white-fleshed fruits (pear, apple), white flowers and mineral notes. Brings body and structure to blends. A traditional component of Vinho Verde DOC (Portugal) and Rías Baixas DO (Galicia), blended with Alvarinho/Albariño and Loureiro. Autochthonous Portuguese and Galician variety, identical to Treixadura.
Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Beiras
white wines from the region of Beiras go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, appetizers and snacks or lean fish such as recipes of shrimp with curry express, tuna and tomato mini quiches without batter or back of cod steamed with small vegetables.
