Winery Encostas d'AlquevaBranco
White wine
In the mouth this white wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with pork, lean fish or shellfish.
Taste structure of the Branco from the Winery Encostas d'Alqueva
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Branco of Winery Encostas d'Alqueva in the region of Alentejano is a powerful.
Food and wine pairings with Branco
Pairings that work perfectly with Branco
Original food and wine pairings with Branco
The Branco of Winery Encostas d'Alqueva matches generally quite well with dishes of pasta, pork or shellfish such as recipes of zucchini and goat cheese lasagna, moist parmesan steak or chicken with scampi for christmas.
Details and technical informations about Winery Encostas d'Alqueva's Branco.
Discover the grape variety: Admirable
According to genetic analyses carried out in Montpellier (Hérault), it is the result of a cross between the bicane and the chasselas obtained in Saumur (Maine and Loire Valley) by Doctor Auguste Courtiller in the 1840s, registered in the Official Catalogue of table grape varieties, list A1. Today, the Admirable de Courtiller is practically no longer multiplied.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Branco from Winery Encostas d'Alqueva are 2016, 0
Informations about the Winery Encostas d'Alqueva
The Winery Encostas d'Alqueva is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 18 wines for sale in the of Alentejo to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Alentejo
The wine region of Alentejo is located in the region of Alentejano of Portugal. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Cartuxa or the Domaine Adega Mayor produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Alentejo are Touriga nacional, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Touriga franca, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Alentejo often reveals types of flavors of butterscotch, dill or raspberry and sometimes also flavors of cocoa, black currant or iron.
The wine 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.
The word of the wine: Density per hectare
Number of vines per hectare. For the same yield, a vine planted with 3,000 vines per hectare bears many more bunches (per vine) than a vine planted with 10,000. The grapes will therefore be less rich in sugar and polyphenols (tannins, aromas...).
