Top 100 wines of Amarante
Discover the top 100 best wines of Amarante of Vinho Verde as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Amarante and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Discovering the wine region of Amarante
The wine region of Amarante is located in the region of Vinho Verde of Minho of Portugal. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Soc Agricola S Verissimo or the Domaine Moura Basto produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Amarante are Loureiro et Alvarinho, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Amarante often reveals types of flavors of citrus, honey or earth and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, citrus fruit.
In the mouth of Amarante is a with a nice freshness. We currently count 6 estates and châteaux in the of Amarante, producing 10 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Amarante go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, vegetarian or appetizers and snacks.
News from the vineyard of Amarante
Best wine gifts for Christmas 2021: A Decanter guide
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Walls: Celebrating 50 years of Gigondas
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Champagne: Getting ready for 2050
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