Wines made from Petit Manseng grapes of Alentejano
Discover the best wines made with Petit Manseng as a single variety or as a blend of Alentejano.
More informations about the variety Petit Manseng
Petit Manseng is a white grape variety of Pyrenean origin. Its small berries have a hard, well-ventilated skin, which allows Petit Manseng to resist grey rot. On the other hand, this variety is very sensitive to noble rot, which concentrates the aromas and makes it possible to produce remarkable sweet wines with flavours of exotic fruits, grapefruit, honey, gingerbread, etc. Rich in alcohol and acidity, these wines are very well balanced and very fine. petit manseng also produces fruity dry white wines. It is also used in the AOC Béarn, Jurançon, Pacherenc-du-Vic-Bilh, Tursan...
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 Petit Manseng grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 2% of Petit Manseng
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Petit Manseng
- Tree fruitPresent in 2% of Petit Manseng
- Dried fruitPresent in 2% of Petit Manseng
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Petit Manseng
- OakPresent in 1% of Petit Manseng
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Petit Manseng
News about the grape variety Petit Manseng
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