Winery Adega MayorCaiado 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 Caiado Branco from the Winery Adega Mayor
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Caiado Branco of Winery Adega Mayor in the region of Alentejano is a .
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Caiado Branco of Winery Adega Mayor in the region of Alentejano often reveals types of flavors of tropical, citrus or green apple and sometimes also flavors of lime, lemon or earth.
Food and wine pairings with Caiado Branco
Pairings that work perfectly with Caiado Branco
Original food and wine pairings with Caiado Branco
The Caiado Branco of Winery Adega Mayor matches generally quite well with dishes of pasta, pork or shellfish such as recipes of mascarpone/gorgonzola macaroni gratin, ham and cheese omelette or pike dumplings with shrimp sauce.
Details and technical informations about Winery Adega Mayor's Caiado Branco.
Discover the grape variety: Tannat
Tannat is a red grape variety from Béarn which belongs to the cotoïdes family. Present in several vineyards of France, it occupies nearly 3,000 ha. Its leaves are reddish with tan patches. Its bunches are either of normal size or larger. Its berries have a thin skin and are rounded. Its foliage has a swarthy appearance. This variety must be pruned long because it is vigorous. It likes sandy and gravelly soils. Tannat is often exposed to leafhoppers and mites. It is also somewhat susceptible to grey rot. It has 11 approved clones, including 474, 717 and 794. Once mature, this variety produces acidic, fruity, tannic, acidic and full-bodied wines. Various aromas emerge, notably tobacco, cinnamon and exotic wood. Tannat is rarely used alone. It is combined with iron-servadou to obtain a fruitier taste or with cabernet sauvignon to be more rounded.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Caiado Branco from Winery Adega Mayor are 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016 and 2015.
Informations about the Winery Adega Mayor
The Winery Adega Mayor is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 54 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.
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The word of the wine: Grand cru classé
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