Wines made from Periquita grapes of Palmela
Discover the best wines made with Periquita as a single variety or as a blend of Palmela.
This variety is widely cultivated in Portugal, and is also found in Spain and Argentina. It is virtually unknown in France.
The wine region of Palmela is located in the region of Península de Setúbal of Portugal. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Casa Ermelinda Freitas or the Domaine Horácio Simões produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Palmela are Touriga nacional, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Fernao Pires, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Palmela often reveals types of flavors of citrus, mango or butter and sometimes also flavors of green apple, minerality or apricot.
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