Wines made from Alvarinho grapes of Minho
Discover the best wines made with Alvarinho as a single variety or as a blend of Minho.
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 Minho
Minho is Portugal's Northernmost wine region. It is known for one wine style above all others: crisp, light, white Vinho Verde, whose DOC zone covers the same territory. The Minho name is used for the area's Vinho Regional designation (similar to the French IGP). The latter's looser production laws allow more diversity in the average winery's portfolio, including red and rosé wines.
What are the typical flavors of the Alvarinho grape variety?
- Citrus fruitPresent in 33% of Alvarinho
- Tree fruitPresent in 27% of Alvarinho
- EarthPresent in 23% of Alvarinho
- Tropical fruitPresent in 21% of Alvarinho
- MicrobioPresent in 15% of Alvarinho
- OakPresent in 13% of Alvarinho
- VegetalPresent in 10% of Alvarinho
- Non oakPresent in 7% of Alvarinho
- SpicesPresent in 6% of Alvarinho
- FloralPresent in 5% of Alvarinho
- MelonPresent in 5% of Alvarinho
- PeachPresent in 5% of Alvarinho
- GrapefruitPresent in 4% of Alvarinho
- Green applePresent in 4% of Alvarinho
- PearPresent in 4% of Alvarinho
- MineralityPresent in 4% of Alvarinho
- CitrusPresent in 4% of Alvarinho
- LemonPresent in 3% of Alvarinho
- ApplesPresent in 3% of Alvarinho
- TropicalPresent in 3% of Alvarinho
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