Winery Antonio MadeiraVinhas Velhas White
White wine
In the mouth this white wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with appetizers and snacks, lean fish or shellfish.
Taste structure of the Vinhas Velhas White from the Winery Antonio Madeira
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Vinhas Velhas White of Winery Antonio Madeira in the region of Beiras is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Vinhas Velhas White of Winery Antonio Madeira in the region of Beiras often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Vinhas Velhas White
Pairings that work perfectly with Vinhas Velhas White
Original food and wine pairings with Vinhas Velhas White
The Vinhas Velhas White of Winery Antonio Madeira matches generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, appetizers and snacks or lean fish such as recipes of mouclade, preparation of the olives (black olives in brine) or provencal bourride.
Details and technical informations about Winery Antonio Madeira's Vinhas Velhas White.
Discover the grape 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.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Vinhas Velhas White from Winery Antonio Madeira are 2018, 0, 2017
Informations about the Winery Antonio Madeira
The Winery Antonio Madeira is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 12 wines for sale in the of Serra da Estrela to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Serra da Estrela
The wine region of Serra da Estrela is located in the region of Dão of Beiras of Portugal. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Casa da Passarella or the Domaine Antonio Madeira produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Serra da Estrela are Touriga nacional, Fernao Pires and Alvarinho, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Serra da Estrela often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.
The wine region of Beiras
Beiras (Beira) is a traditional administrative region in the northern half of Portugal. It is also the name of the IGP, or Indicacoes Geograficas Protegidas, wine classification (formerly known as Vinho Regional) which covers the region as a whole. A wide range of wines are made in Beiras – red wines from the region are typically Rich, deeply colored wines made from Baga, Castelão, Rufete (Tinto Pinheira), Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Touriga Nacional, and are sometimes fortified to emulate their more famous Oporto cousins. Whites are most often based on Fernão Pires and Bical, the latter being a small-berried variety with the affectionate nickname Borrado das Moscaos ('fly droppings').
The word of the wine: Cupbearer
Person in charge of choosing and serving wines. Old term for the sommelier.
