Winery Fonte do NicoLigeiro Branco
White wine
In the mouth this white wine is a .
This wine generally goes well with pork, lean fish or shellfish.
Taste structure of the Ligeiro Branco from the Winery Fonte do Nico
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Ligeiro Branco of Winery Fonte do Nico in the region of Península de Setúbal is a .
Food and wine pairings with Ligeiro Branco
Pairings that work perfectly with Ligeiro Branco
Original food and wine pairings with Ligeiro Branco
The Ligeiro Branco of Winery Fonte do Nico matches generally quite well with dishes of pasta, pork or shellfish such as recipes of macaroni and cheese, spaghetti carbonara or phad thai (thai style fried noodles).
Details and technical informations about Winery Fonte do Nico's Ligeiro Branco.
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 Ligeiro Branco from Winery Fonte do Nico are 2014, 2015, 2018, 2017 and 2016.
Informations about the Winery Fonte do Nico
The Winery Fonte do Nico is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 11 wines for sale in the of Península de Setúbal to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Península de Setúbal
Setúbal Peninsula (also known as Península de Setúbal) is the Portuguese wine region immediately southeast of Lisbon, across the Tejo estuary. The Terroir in the area ranges from sandy coastal plains to the craggy, limestone-rich Serra Arribida hills. The area is known for its Dry red wines made from Castelão, and for its fortified wines and Sweet Moscatel de Setúbal. The wines produced here are made under three titles: two DOCs, Palmela and Setúbal, and one IGP.
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