Wines made from Alvarinho grapes of Tejo
Discover the best wines made with Alvarinho as a single variety or as a blend of Tejo.
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 Tejo
Tejo is a wine region in CentralPortugal which covers the same area as the Ribatejo province, just inland from the major city of Lisbon. The wine appellation's name was changed from Ribatejo in 2009. The entire region may use the Tejo VR (Vinho Regional) designation, similar to the French IGP/Vin de Pays, while some areas produce wines labeled with the higher-level Do Tejo DOC (Denominação de Origem Controlada). A Warm, Dry area, it is also Portugal's only landlocked region – although it is influenced considerably by the Tejo river.
What are the typical flavors of the Alvarinho grape variety?
- Citrus fruitPresent in 7% of Alvarinho
- Tree fruitPresent in 6% of Alvarinho
- Tropical fruitPresent in 4% of Alvarinho
- EarthPresent in 3% of Alvarinho
- OakPresent in 3% of Alvarinho
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Alvarinho
- VegetalPresent in 2% of Alvarinho