Winery José Maria da FonsecaHexagon Branco
White wine
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Alvarinho, the Loureiro and the Verdelho.
In the mouth this white wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with pork, lean fish or shellfish.
Taste structure of the Hexagon Branco from the Winery José Maria da Fonseca
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Hexagon Branco of Winery José Maria da Fonseca in the region of Península de Setúbal is a powerful.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Hexagon Branco of Winery José Maria da Fonseca in the region of Península de Setúbal often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, tree fruit or citrus fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Hexagon Branco
Pairings that work perfectly with Hexagon Branco
Original food and wine pairings with Hexagon Branco
The Hexagon Branco of Winery José Maria da Fonseca matches generally quite well with dishes of pasta, pork or shellfish such as recipes of pasta with neapolitan sauce and mushrooms, pasta carbonara or monkfish in foil.
Details and technical informations about Winery José Maria da Fonseca's Hexagon Branco.
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 Hexagon Branco from Winery José Maria da Fonseca are 2003, 2008, 2007, 2015 and 2013.
Informations about the Winery José Maria da Fonseca
The Winery José Maria da Fonseca is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 106 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.
The word of the wine: Hautain (en)
Pruning of the vine in height.
