Wines made from Fernao Pires grapes of Encostas d'Aire
Discover the best wines made with Fernao Pires as a single variety or as a blend of Encostas d'Aire.
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 Encostas d'Aire is located in the region of Lisboa of Portugal. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Cooperativa de Batalha or the Domaine Cooperativa de Batalha produce mainly wines red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Encostas d'Aire are Baga, Fernao Pires and Touriga nacional, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Encostas d'Aire often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, non oak or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or black fruit.
What are the typical flavors of the Fernao Pires grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Fernao Pires
News about the grape variety Fernao Pires
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