The flavor of dried leaves in wine of Açores

Discover the of Açores wines revealing the of dried leaves flavor during the olphactive analysis (nose) and during the gustative analysis (mouth).

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The wine region of Açores of Portugal. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Pico Wines or the Domaine Azores Wine Company produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Açores are Verdelho, Merlot and Fernao Pires, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Açores often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or honey and sometimes also flavors of straw, tree fruit or citrus fruit.

In the mouth of Açores is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 14 estates and châteaux in the of Açores, producing 60 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Açores go well with generally quite well with dishes of pasta, pork or shellfish.

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