Top 100 white wines of Beiras - Page 3
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 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 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 chicken with scampi for christmas, steamed carrots with saffron or brazilian moqueca.
Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Beiras
On the nose in the region of Beiras often reveals types of flavors of grapefruit, oaky or citrus and sometimes also flavors of oak, tree fruit or citrus fruit. In the mouth in the region of Beiras is a powerful with a nice freshness.
