Wines made from Fernao Pires grapes of Alentejano
Discover the best wines made with Fernao Pires as a single variety or as a blend of Alentejano.
More informations about the variety Fernao Pires
In Portugal, it is one of the most planted white grape varieties, and we have found it to be very similar to the torrontés grown in Spain (Galicia). It can be found in Australia and South Africa, but is almost unknown in France.
More informations about the region of Alentejano
Tejo">Alentejo is a well-known, highly respected wine region in eastern Portugal. This hot, Dry area covers approximately a third of the country and is best known for its red wine, the best of which are sold under the and Alentejo DOC (Denominacao de Origem Controlada) title. Wine from Alentejo is typically made from Aragonez (Tempranillo), Castelao, Trincadeira or a Rich, ripe, jammy blend of the three. Antao Vaz is the white variety of choice here, producing a good level of Acidity and tropical fruit flavors.
What are the typical flavors of the Fernao Pires grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 5% of Fernao Pires
- EarthPresent in 5% of Fernao Pires
- Citrus fruitPresent in 5% of Fernao Pires
- OakPresent in 4% of Fernao Pires
- Tropical fruitPresent in 4% of Fernao Pires
- MicrobioPresent in 3% of Fernao Pires
- Non oakPresent in 2% of Fernao Pires
- SpicesPresent in 2% of Fernao Pires
- CreamPresent in 1% of Fernao Pires
- TropicalPresent in 1% of Fernao Pires
- VanillaPresent in 1% of Fernao Pires
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Fernao Pires
- Black fruitPresent in 1% of Fernao Pires
- Dried fruitPresent in 1% of Fernao Pires
News about the grape variety Fernao Pires
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