Wines made from Alvarinho grapes of Alentejo
Discover the best wines made with Alvarinho as a single variety or as a blend of Alentejo.
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
The wine region of Alentejo is located in the region of Alentejano of Portugal. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Cartuxa or the Domaine Adega Mayor produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Alentejo are Touriga nacional, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Touriga franca, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Alentejo often reveals types of flavors of butterscotch, dill or raspberry and sometimes also flavors of cocoa, black currant or iron.
What are the typical flavors of the Alvarinho grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 7% of Alvarinho
- Citrus fruitPresent in 5% of Alvarinho
- EarthPresent in 4% of Alvarinho
- MicrobioPresent in 4% of Alvarinho
- OakPresent in 4% of Alvarinho
- SpicesPresent in 2% of Alvarinho
- Red fruitPresent in 2% of Alvarinho