Wines made from Alvarinho grapes of Península de Setúbal
Discover the best wines made with Alvarinho as a single variety or as a blend of Península de Setúbal.
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 Península de Setúbal
Setúbal Peninsula (also known as Península de Setúbal) is the Portuguese wine region immediately southeast of Lisbon, across the Tejo estuary. The Terroir in the area ranges from sandy coastal plains to the craggy, limestone-rich Serra Arribida hills. The area is known for its Dry red wines made from Castelão, and for its fortified wines and Sweet Moscatel de Setúbal. The wines produced here are made under three titles: two DOCs, Palmela and Setúbal, and one IGP.
What are the typical flavors of the Alvarinho grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 5% of Alvarinho
- Tropical fruitPresent in 5% of Alvarinho
- MicrobioPresent in 4% of Alvarinho
- OakPresent in 4% of Alvarinho
- EarthPresent in 4% of Alvarinho
- Citrus fruitPresent in 4% of Alvarinho
- PineapplePresent in 3% of Alvarinho
- TropicalPresent in 3% of Alvarinho
- Non oakPresent in 3% of Alvarinho
- SpicesPresent in 3% of Alvarinho
- FloralPresent in 3% of Alvarinho
- CitrusPresent in 2% of Alvarinho
- MineralityPresent in 2% of Alvarinho
- PearPresent in 2% of Alvarinho
- MelonPresent in 2% of Alvarinho
- OakyPresent in 2% of Alvarinho
- VanillaPresent in 1% of Alvarinho
- CherryPresent in 1% of Alvarinho
- LeatherPresent in 1% of Alvarinho
- PepperPresent in 1% of Alvarinho