Winery Quinta de PorraisBranco
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 Branco from the Winery Quinta de Porrais
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Branco of Winery Quinta de Porrais in the region of Duriense is a with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Branco of Winery Quinta de Porrais in the region of Duriense often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, cream or citrus and sometimes also flavors of apples, peach or green apple.
Food and wine pairings with Branco
Pairings that work perfectly with Branco
Original food and wine pairings with Branco
The Branco of Winery Quinta de Porrais matches generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, appetizers and snacks or lean fish such as recipes of sautéed squid with parsley, pan con tomate or quick and easy thai fish papillote.
Details and technical informations about Winery Quinta de Porrais's Branco.
Discover the grape variety: Ansonica
Structured and full-bodied dry whites with a pale golden colour, broad palate and moderate acidity, with signature aromas of almond (hallmark), yellow fruit (pear, peach, apricot), white flowers and saline marine notes. A sunny Mediterranean profile. Pillar of dry Sicilian whites and traditional Marsala, also signing the Ansonica Costa dell'Argentario DOC in Tuscany and the island of Elba. An indigenous white variety from Sicily (known as Inzolia).
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Branco from Winery Quinta de Porrais are 2018, 2010, 2017, 2019 and 2016.
Informations about the Winery Quinta de Porrais
The Winery Quinta de Porrais is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 12 wines for sale in the of Douro to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Douro
Cradle of Port: opulent fortified wine with notes of candied black fruit, cocoa, fig, walnut and spice, from young fruity Ruby to oxidative amber Tawny, plus age-worthy LBV and Vintage of exceptional cellaring. Also great dry Douro DOC reds, structured and deep (violet, black-fruited Touriga Nacional, elegant Touriga Franca, spicy Tinta Roriz). A few fresh Douro whites. Terraced vineyards (~40,000 ha) UNESCO on schist.
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: Magnum
Bottle with a capacity of 1.5 litres.
