Top 100 wines of Ribatejo
Discover the top 100 best wines of Ribatejo of Ribatejo as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Ribatejo and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Discovering the wine region of Ribatejo
Wine region of central-western Portugal on the banks of the Tagus (renamed Tejo), ~10% of national production. Fernão Pires signature in white: aromatic and accessible with signature notes of peach, citrus, white flowers, Mediterranean herbs and a honeyed touch, round and fruity palate — the must-have. Reds Tinta Roriz (Tempranillo) supple, fruity Castelão, spicy Trincadeira, dense Touriga Nacional (blackberry, violet). Everyday wines at gentle prices.
Discover the grape variety: Touriga franca
Aromatic and refined reds with an elegant structure, featuring raspberry, blackberry, rose, lavender, cistus and gentle spice aromas. Soft tannins and silky balance that smooths blends. Essential partner to Touriga Nacional in great Port wines (Vintage, LBV, Tawny) and modern dry Douro DOC. Native Portuguese variety, the most planted in the Douro, related to Touriga Nacional.
Food and wine pairing with a wine of Ribatejo
wines from the region of Ribatejo go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of boles de picolat (catalan meatballs), ricotta and spinach lasagna or veal paupiettes with beer.
