Winery Quintas de MelgaçoQm Alvarinho - Chardonnay
White wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Alvarinho and the Chardonnay.
In the mouth this white wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with appetizers and snacks, lean fish or shellfish.
Taste structure of the Qm Alvarinho - Chardonnay from the Winery Quintas de Melgaço
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Qm Alvarinho - Chardonnay of Winery Quintas de Melgaço in the region of Minho is a with a nice freshness.
Food and wine pairings with Qm Alvarinho - Chardonnay
Pairings that work perfectly with Qm Alvarinho - Chardonnay
Original food and wine pairings with Qm Alvarinho - Chardonnay
The Qm Alvarinho - Chardonnay of Winery Quintas de Melgaço matches generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, appetizers and snacks or lean fish such as recipes of cantonese rice, pretzel and ode mauricette! or pundu na madesu.
Details and technical informations about Winery Quintas de Melgaço's Qm Alvarinho - Chardonnay.
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.
Informations about the Winery Quintas de Melgaço
The Winery Quintas de Melgaço is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 53 wines for sale in the of Minho to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Minho
Minho is Portugal's Northernmost wine region. It is known for one wine style above all others: crisp, light, white Vinho Verde, whose DOC zone covers the same territory. The Minho name is used for the area's Vinho Regional designation (similar to the French IGP). The latter's looser production laws allow more diversity in the average winery's portfolio, including red and rosé wines.
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