Wines made from Alvarinho grapes of Lisboa
Discover the best wines made with Alvarinho as a single variety or as a blend of Lisboa.
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 Lisboa
Lisboa (formerly Estremadura) is a prolific wine region located at the Center of Portugal's Atlantic coast. Despite being one of the country's most productive winemaking areas, its name remains relatively obscure in wine terms, as its wines have traditionally been labeled with the names of the local sub-regions, which include Alenquer, Bucelas and Colares. The region is also home to Portugal's capital, Lisbon. The region fell under the VR (Vinho Regional) classification until 2008, when the category was renamed IGP (Indicaciones Geográficas Protegidas) to bring it into line with the rest of Europe.
What are the typical flavors of the Alvarinho grape variety?
- Citrus fruitPresent in 18% of Alvarinho
- Tree fruitPresent in 17% of Alvarinho
- EarthPresent in 14% of Alvarinho
- MicrobioPresent in 8% of Alvarinho
- OakPresent in 8% of Alvarinho
- Tropical fruitPresent in 7% of Alvarinho
- VegetalPresent in 5% of Alvarinho
- Non oakPresent in 5% of Alvarinho
- SpicesPresent in 4% of Alvarinho
- Red fruitPresent in 3% of Alvarinho
- Green applePresent in 2% of Alvarinho
- ApplesPresent in 2% of Alvarinho
- Black fruitPresent in 2% of Alvarinho
- LemonPresent in 2% of Alvarinho
- OakyPresent in 2% of Alvarinho
- SmokePresent in 1% of Alvarinho
- CreamPresent in 1% of Alvarinho
- ButterPresent in 1% of Alvarinho
- CaramelPresent in 1% of Alvarinho
- PineapplePresent in 1% of Alvarinho
News about the grape variety Alvarinho
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