Winery Familia Fardo Da Família Bordô
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Details and technical informations about Winery Familia Fardo's Da Família Bordô.
Discover the grape variety: Helfensteiner
Intraspecific crossing obtained in Germany in 1931 by August Karl Herold (1902-1973) between early pinot noir and frankenthal. This variety can still be found in Germany, the United Kingdom, etc. In France, it is practically unknown.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Da Família Bordô from Winery Familia Fardo are 2018, 2017, 2015, 2009
Informations about the Winery Familia Fardo
The Winery Familia Fardo is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 17 wines for sale in the of Serra Gaúcha to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Serra Gaúcha
Serra Gaúcha is a Brazilian wine region in the Southern state of Rio Grande do Sul, where Brazil meets Uruguay. Its name is apt: the landscape here is characterized by low mountain ranges (serras) and populated by gaúchos, the cowboys of the Brazilian Pampas. Small landholdings of just a few hectares are the norm in Serra Gacúha, which makes co-operative winemaking almost a necessity. The cost of buying and maintaining winemaking equipment is considerable, so local vignerons pool their resources and invest in shared, co-operative wineries.
The wine region of Rio Grande do Sul
Rio Grande do Sul is Brazil's most prolific wine-producing state. It is located in the very South of the country along the Uruguayan and Argentinian borders. The wine regions of Serra Gaucha, Campanha and Vale do Vinhedos can be found in this Part of the country. Soft, light red wines from a range of varieties such as Grape/pinot">Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon and Tannat are made here.
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The word of the wine: Sulphiting
Introduction of a sulphurous solution into a must or wine to protect it from accidents or diseases, or to select the ferments.