Winery H. AbrantesCastelo do Côa Branco
White wine
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 Castelo do Côa Branco from the Winery H. Abrantes
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Castelo do Côa Branco of Winery H. Abrantes in the region of Duriense is a with a nice freshness.
Food and wine pairings with Castelo do Côa Branco
Pairings that work perfectly with Castelo do Côa Branco
Original food and wine pairings with Castelo do Côa Branco
The Castelo do Côa Branco of Winery H. Abrantes matches generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, appetizers and snacks or lean fish such as recipes of cuttlefish with cider, verrine of beetroot and saint moret or fideuà (paella with pasta and fish).
Details and technical informations about Winery H. Abrantes's Castelo do Côa Branco.
Discover the grape variety: Sercial
Vivid and nervy fortified whites with an amber-golden robe, taut mouthfeel and sharp acidity, with signature aromas of candied citrus, lemon, almond, green walnut, orange peel, honey and evolved oxidative notes with a characteristic bitter finish. Exceptional ageing potential (centuries). Star of the dry Madeira style, the most nervy of the four Madeira DOP styles. An autochthonous Portuguese variety of Madeira, signature of dry Madeiras.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Castelo do Côa Branco from Winery H. Abrantes are 2015, 0
Informations about the Winery H. Abrantes
The Winery H. Abrantes is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 23 wines for sale in the of Douro Superior to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Douro Superior
Easternmost sub-region of the Douro (Portugal), the hottest and driest (under 400 mm/year, poor schist soils, thermal amplitude up to 20°C, sheltered from the Marão): Touriga Nacional is the signature red — intense violet, blackcurrant, blackberry and mountain herb aromas, powerful tannins and exceptional ageing potential. Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz and Tinto Cão add structure. Also produces Port wines.
The wine region of Duriense
Portuguese IGP covering the Douro and Porto area (northeast), schist soils on vertiginous terraced slopes, dry continental climate, flexible status outside DOC. Touriga Nacional signature as red king (300+ authorised varieties): intense and floral with blackberry, black cherry, violet, garrigue, liquorice and mineral schist hint, firm tannins — noble Douro emblem. Supple Touriga Franca and spicy Tinta Roriz as complement. Fresh mineral whites and creative modern sparkling.
The word of the wine: Cord
Management of trellised vines.
