Winery TerranovaChenin Blanc
White wine
This wine generally goes well with fruity desserts, lean fish or shellfish.
The Chenin Blanc of the Winery Terranova is in the top 70 of wines of Vale do São Francisco.
Food and wine pairings with Chenin Blanc
Pairings that work perfectly with Chenin Blanc
Original food and wine pairings with Chenin Blanc
The Chenin Blanc of Winery Terranova matches generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, lean fish or fruity desserts such as recipes of shrimp curry and coconut (thailand), thai fondue or grandma's cherry clafoutis.
Details and technical informations about Winery Terranova's Chenin Blanc.
Discover the grape variety: Chenin blanc
Chameleon whites with taut acidity, ranging from mineral dry (Savennières, Vouvray sec) to off-dry and medium-sweet (Vouvray, Montlouis), sumptuous botrytised sweet (Quarts-de-Chaume, Bonnezeaux, Coteaux du Layon) and brilliant sparkling (Crémant de Loire, Vouvray brut). Aromas of quince, apple, honey, white flowers, beeswax and flint. An Anjou variety, also star of South Africa's Western Cape.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Chenin Blanc from Winery Terranova are 2019, 0, 2010
Informations about the Winery Terranova
The Winery Terranova is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 21 wines for sale in the of Vale do São Francisco to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Vale do São Francisco
Unique tropical Brazilian vineyard (Bahia/Pernambuco), semi-arid irrigated climate by the river allowing 2 harvests/year year-round. Signature Syrah and Tempranillo as solar red kings: warm with blackberry, candied plum, black cherry, pepper, sweet spices and cocoa touch, round tannins and bright fruit. Aromatic Moscato as star white (fresh grape, flowers, citrus), lively Chenin Blanc. Fruity tropical sparkling wines.
The wine region of Bahia
Tropical vineyard in the Vale do São Francisco (9°S), 1,000 km from the equator, semi-arid climate (600 mm, 3,100 hours of sun/year) enabling 2. 5 harvests per year, unique in the world. Syrah is the signature full-bodied and sun-drenched red with intense blackberry, candied plum, pepper and spiced notes, round tannins and brilliant fruit. Cabernet Sauvignon and Tempranillo complement.
The word of the wine: Petite arvine
An ancient white grape variety from the Valais (Switzerland), which produces renowned wines suitable for ageing. Viney and sustained by a strong vivacity, these wines express a fine salty touch, the signature of this variety. Petite arvine wines can be dry, tender or made from withered grapes from late harvesting. Syn.: arvine.
