Winery BonifacioEncosta dos Curiosos White
White wine
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Alvarinho, the Loureiro and the Verdelho.
This wine generally goes well with
Details and technical informations about Winery Bonifacio's Encosta dos Curiosos White.
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 Encosta dos Curiosos White from Winery Bonifacio are 0, 2011
Informations about the Winery Bonifacio
The Winery Bonifacio is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 29 wines for sale in the of Portalegre to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Portalegre
The wine region of Portalegre is located in the region of Alentejo of Alentejano of Portugal. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Tapada do Chaves or the Domaine Tapada do Chaves produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Portalegre are Tempranillo, Touriga nacional and Fernao Pires, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Portalegre often reveals types of flavors of oak, non oak or earth and sometimes also flavors of microbio, tree fruit or citrus fruit.
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.
The word of the wine: Carbonic maceration
Fermentation of whole grapes in a carbon dioxide-saturated atmosphere. This type of fermentation produces very aromatic and flattering wines.
