Winery Herdade de São MiguelAntão Vaz
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 Antão Vaz from the Winery Herdade de São Miguel
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Antão Vaz of Winery Herdade de São Miguel in the region of Alentejano is a .
Food and wine pairings with Antão Vaz
Pairings that work perfectly with Antão Vaz
Original food and wine pairings with Antão Vaz
The Antão Vaz of Winery Herdade de São Miguel matches generally quite well with dishes of pasta, pork or shellfish such as recipes of pasta with chicken and curry, alsatian sauerkraut or carne de porco alentejana (sliced pork with vongoles) recipe....
Details and technical informations about Winery Herdade de São Miguel's Antão Vaz.
Discover the grape variety: Mérille
Originally from the Tarn-et-Garonne, the merille is a member of the cotoïdes family. It has long occupied the vineyards of Bergerac. It is often planted with négrette N or côt N. Nowadays, it is only grown on a hundred hectares in all. The young leaves of the Merille are heart-shaped. Its bunches are larger than average. The berries are bluish-black in colour and are also large and tightly packed. Merillas are associated with a regular and high production. It is often exposed to attacks by grape worms, leafhoppers and mites. It also fears grey rot but is not very sensitive to powdery mildew and mildew. This variety has 3 approved clones, not yet multiplied, namely 790, 445 and 444. It does not like soils with excessive humidity. It buds early and ripens later. Merille produces a light, not very aromatic, flat and simple wine.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Antão Vaz from Winery Herdade de São Miguel are 2010, 2011, 2014, 2013 and 0.
Informations about the Winery Herdade de São Miguel
The Winery Herdade de São Miguel is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 24 wines for sale in the of Alentejano to come and discover on site or to buy online.
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: Powdery mildew
Disease of the vine due to a fungus. Less dreadful than mildew, it only attacks the surface of the green parts. Sulphur has long been the best remedy.
