Top 100 white wines of Beiras - Page 2
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: Malvasia
Aromatic, rich whites or reds ranging from pale gold to amber, with a broad palate and variable acidity, featuring signature aromas of yellow fruits (apricot, peach), white flowers, honey, dried fruits, muscat and spice notes. Made dry, sweet, liqueur and sparkling. Stars of countless Italian (Malvasia delle Lipari, Colli Piacentini), Spanish, Portuguese (Madeira) and Croatian appellations. Family of historic grape varieties of Greek origin (Monemvasia).
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 spanish seafood paella, steamed carrots with saffron or baked cod à la provençale.
