Wines made from Alvarinho grapes of Alentejano
Discover the best wines made with Alvarinho as a single variety or as a blend of Alentejano.
More informations about the variety Alvarinho
The white Alvarinho is a grape variety originating from Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches and small grapes. The white Alvarinho can be found cultivated in these vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Languedoc & Roussillon, Rhone Valley.
More informations about the region of Alentejano
Tejo">Alentejo is a well-known, highly respected wine region in eastern Portugal. This hot, Dry area covers approximately a third of the country and is best known for its red wine, the best of which are sold under the and Alentejo DOC (Denominacao de Origem Controlada) title. Wine from Alentejo is typically made from Aragonez (Tempranillo), Castelao, Trincadeira or a Rich, ripe, jammy blend of the three. Antao Vaz is the white variety of choice here, producing a good level of Acidity and tropical fruit flavors.
What are the typical flavors of the Alvarinho grape variety?
- Citrus fruitPresent in 26% of Alvarinho
- EarthPresent in 25% of Alvarinho
- Tree fruitPresent in 25% of Alvarinho
- OakPresent in 20% of Alvarinho
- Tropical fruitPresent in 18% of Alvarinho
- MicrobioPresent in 15% of Alvarinho
- SpicesPresent in 14% of Alvarinho
- Non oakPresent in 11% of Alvarinho
- VegetalPresent in 8% of Alvarinho
- Black fruitPresent in 6% of Alvarinho
- Red fruitPresent in 5% of Alvarinho
- OakyPresent in 4% of Alvarinho
- CitrusPresent in 4% of Alvarinho
- FloralPresent in 3% of Alvarinho
- TropicalPresent in 3% of Alvarinho
- LemonPresent in 3% of Alvarinho
- Dried fruitPresent in 2% of Alvarinho
- PlumPresent in 2% of Alvarinho
- VanillaPresent in 2% of Alvarinho
- BlackberryPresent in 2% of Alvarinho
News about the grape variety Alvarinho
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