Wines made from Fernao Pires grapes of Alenquer
Discover the best wines made with Fernao Pires as a single variety or as a blend of Alenquer.
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 Lisboa
The wine region of Alenquer is located in the region of Lisboa of Portugal. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Quinta do Pinto or the Domaine Quinta do Pinto produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Alenquer are Touriga nacional, Fernao Pires and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Alenquer often reveals types of flavors of grapefruit, vanilla or floral and sometimes also flavors of black fruit, red fruit or spices.
What are the typical flavors of the Fernao Pires grape variety?
- Citrus fruitPresent in 3% of Fernao Pires
- EarthPresent in 2% of Fernao Pires
- VegetalPresent in 2% of Fernao Pires
- Tree fruitPresent in 2% of Fernao Pires
- SpicesPresent in 2% of Fernao Pires
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Fernao Pires
- OakPresent in 2% of Fernao Pires
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Fernao Pires
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Fernao Pires