Wines made from Fernao Pires grapes of Península de Setúbal
Discover the best wines made with Fernao Pires as a single variety or as a blend of Península de Setúbal.
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 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 Fernao Pires grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 24% of Fernao Pires
- Citrus fruitPresent in 21% of Fernao Pires
- Tropical fruitPresent in 18% of Fernao Pires
- EarthPresent in 15% of Fernao Pires
- OakPresent in 11% of Fernao Pires
- MicrobioPresent in 11% of Fernao Pires
- Non oakPresent in 7% of Fernao Pires
- VegetalPresent in 6% of Fernao Pires
- FloralPresent in 5% of Fernao Pires
- CitrusPresent in 5% of Fernao Pires
- MineralityPresent in 4% of Fernao Pires
- LimePresent in 4% of Fernao Pires
- SpicesPresent in 4% of Fernao Pires
- LemonPresent in 4% of Fernao Pires
- MelonPresent in 4% of Fernao Pires
- Green applePresent in 4% of Fernao Pires
- TropicalPresent in 4% of Fernao Pires
- ApplesPresent in 4% of Fernao Pires
- PearPresent in 3% of Fernao Pires
- PineapplePresent in 3% of Fernao Pires