Wines made from Alvarinho grapes of Ribatejo
Discover the best wines made with Alvarinho as a single variety or as a blend of Ribatejo.
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
The wine region of Ribatejo is located in the region of Tejo of Portugal. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Companhia das Lezírias or the Domaine Casa Cadaval produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Ribatejo are Touriga nacional, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Fernao Pires, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Ribatejo often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, tree fruit or dried fruit and sometimes also flavors of dark fruit, leather or tobacco.
What are the typical flavors of the Alvarinho grape variety?
- OakPresent in 2% of Alvarinho
- TropicalPresent in 1% of Alvarinho
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Alvarinho
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Alvarinho
- Orange zestPresent in 1% of Alvarinho
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Alvarinho
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Alvarinho
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Alvarinho