The best wines of Planalto Catarinense

Discover the best wines of Planalto Catarinense of Santa Catarina as well as the best winemakers of Planalto Catarinense and estates of Planalto Catarinense to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Planalto Catarinense and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Top wines of Planalto Catarinense by region

Looking for a good wine of Planalto Catarinense of Santa Catarina among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Planalto Catarinense. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Planalto Catarinense with technical and enological descriptions.

Great red wines of Planalto Catarinense

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Planalto Catarinense

Red wines from the region of Planalto Catarinense go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or poultry such as recipes of puchero, sauté of lamb with curry or buns.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Planalto Catarinense

On the nose the red wine of the region of Planalto Catarinense. often reveals types of flavors of oak, red fruit or black fruit. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Planalto Catarinense. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in red wine of Planalto Catarinense

  • 2016With an average score of 4.08/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.89/5
  • 2008With an average score of 3.85/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.81/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.79/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Planalto Catarinense

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Merlot
  • Sangiovese
  • Touriga Nacional
  • Pinot Noir
  • Montepulciano

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Planalto Catarinense

A wine route planned in the region of Planalto Catarinense? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best red wine of Planalto Catarinense.

Discovering the wine region of Planalto Catarinense

The wine region of Planalto Catarinense is located in the region of Santa Catarina of Brazil. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Villa Francioni or the Domaine Villa Francioni produce mainly wines red, sparkling and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Planalto Catarinense are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Sangiovese, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Planalto Catarinense often reveals types of flavors of oak, red fruit or black fruit and sometimes also flavors of tropical fruit.

In the mouth of Planalto Catarinense is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 9 estates and châteaux in the of Planalto Catarinense, producing 30 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Planalto Catarinense go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or poultry.

Great white wines of Planalto Catarinense

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Planalto Catarinense

White wines from the region of Planalto Catarinense go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or vegetarian such as recipes of red mullet, mackerel, tuna, salmon sushi, lamb curry indian style or tuna, pepper and tomato quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Planalto Catarinense

On the nose the white wine of the region of Planalto Catarinense. often reveals types of flavors of tropical fruit.

The best vintages in white wine of Planalto Catarinense

  • 2019With an average score of 3.82/5
  • 2020With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.50/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Planalto Catarinense

  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Alvarinho

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Planalto Catarinense

A wine route planned in the region of Planalto Catarinense? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best white wine of Planalto Catarinense.

Discover the grape variety: Petit Verdot

Petit Verdot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (southwest). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches and small grapes. Petit Verdot noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhone valley, Provence & Corsica, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, Armagnac.

Great sparkling wines of Planalto Catarinense

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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Planalto Catarinense

Sparkling wines from the region of Planalto Catarinense go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish such as recipes of brussels sprouts with bacon in a casserole, parillade of fish and seafood or mussels with bleu de bresse.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Planalto Catarinense

In the mouth the sparkling wine of the region of Planalto Catarinense. is a with a nice vivacity and a fine and pleasant bubble.

The best vintages in sparkling wine of Planalto Catarinense

  • 2016With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.50/5

The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Planalto Catarinense

  • Pinot Noir
  • Chardonnay
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Sangiovese

The best wineries and winemakers for sparkling wine of Planalto Catarinense

A wine route planned in the region of Planalto Catarinense? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sparkling wine of Planalto Catarinense.

The word of the wine: Legs

Synonymous with tears.

Great pink wines of Planalto Catarinense

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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Planalto Catarinense

Pink wines from the region of Planalto Catarinense go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or pork such as recipes of boeuf en daube, blanquette of veal or gloom and doom.

The best vintages in pink wine of Planalto Catarinense

  • 2017With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.70/5

The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Planalto Catarinense

  • Sangiovese
  • Touriga Nacional

The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Planalto Catarinense

A wine route planned in the region of Planalto Catarinense? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best pink wine of Planalto Catarinense.

Discover the grape variety: Chardonnay

The white Chardonnay is a grape variety that originated in France (Burgundy). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. White Chardonnay can be found in many vineyards: South West, Burgundy, Jura, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Beaujolais, Savoie & Bugey, Loire Valley, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Armagnac, Lorraine, Alsace, Provence & Corsica.

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