Winery Quintas de MelgaçoTerra de Frades Superior Loureiro - Alvarinho
White wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Alvarinho and the Loureiro.
In the mouth this white wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with vegetarian, appetizers and snacks or shellfish.
The Terra de Frades Superior Loureiro - Alvarinho of the Winery Quintas de Melgaço is in the top 80 of wines of Vinho Verde.
Taste structure of the Terra de Frades Superior Loureiro - Alvarinho from the Winery Quintas de Melgaço
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Terra de Frades Superior Loureiro - Alvarinho of Winery Quintas de Melgaço in the region of Minho is a with a nice freshness.
Food and wine pairings with Terra de Frades Superior Loureiro - Alvarinho
Pairings that work perfectly with Terra de Frades Superior Loureiro - Alvarinho
Original food and wine pairings with Terra de Frades Superior Loureiro - Alvarinho
The Terra de Frades Superior Loureiro - Alvarinho of Winery Quintas de Melgaço matches generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, vegetarian or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of pasta shells, magic cake cheese quiche or zakouski: russian appetizer.
Details and technical informations about Winery Quintas de Melgaço's Terra de Frades Superior Loureiro - Alvarinho.
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 Terra de Frades Superior Loureiro - Alvarinho from Winery Quintas de Melgaço are 2017
Informations about the Winery Quintas de Melgaço
The Winery Quintas de Melgaço is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 53 wines for sale in the of Vinho Verde to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Vinho Verde
The wine region of Vinho Verde is located in the region of Minho of Portugal. We currently count 535 estates and châteaux in the of Vinho Verde, producing 1615 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Vinho Verde go well with generally quite well with dishes .
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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