Winery Encosta do XistoColheita Seleccionada Alvarinho
White wine
In the mouth this white wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with appetizers and snacks, lean fish or shellfish.
Taste structure of the Colheita Seleccionada Alvarinho from the Winery Encosta do Xisto
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Colheita Seleccionada Alvarinho of Winery Encosta do Xisto in the region of Minho is a with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Colheita Seleccionada Alvarinho of Winery Encosta do Xisto in the region of Minho often reveals types of flavors of citrus fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Colheita Seleccionada Alvarinho
Pairings that work perfectly with Colheita Seleccionada Alvarinho
Original food and wine pairings with Colheita Seleccionada Alvarinho
The Colheita Seleccionada Alvarinho of Winery Encosta do Xisto matches generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, appetizers and snacks or lean fish such as recipes of sublime fish and shrimp colombo, chorizo rillettes or oven marinated swordfish.
Details and technical informations about Winery Encosta do Xisto's Colheita Seleccionada Alvarinho.
Discover the grape variety: Alvarinho
The white Alvarinho is a grape variety originating from Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches and small grapes. The white Alvarinho can be found cultivated in these vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Languedoc & Roussillon, Rhone Valley.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Colheita Seleccionada Alvarinho from Winery Encosta do Xisto are 2016, 2011, 2013, 2014 and 0.
Informations about the Winery Encosta do Xisto
The Winery Encosta do Xisto is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 7 wines for sale in the of Minho to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Minho
Minho is Portugal's Northernmost wine region. It is known for one wine style above all others: crisp, light, white Vinho Verde, whose DOC zone covers the same territory. The Minho name is used for the area's Vinho Regional designation (similar to the French IGP). The latter's looser production laws allow more diversity in the average winery's portfolio, including red and rosé wines.
The word of the wine: Barrel
Unit of measure for the transport and marketing of bulk wines, corresponding to 4 barrels of 225 l, i.e. 900 l.
