Winery Quinta da LixaReserva Alvarinho
White wine
In the mouth this white wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with appetizers and snacks, lean fish or shellfish.
Taste structure of the Reserva Alvarinho from the Winery Quinta da Lixa
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Reserva Alvarinho of Winery Quinta da Lixa in the region of Minho is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Reserva Alvarinho of Winery Quinta da Lixa in the region of Minho often reveals types of flavors of oak.
Food and wine pairings with Reserva Alvarinho
Pairings that work perfectly with Reserva Alvarinho
Original food and wine pairings with Reserva Alvarinho
The Reserva Alvarinho of Winery Quinta da Lixa matches generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, appetizers and snacks or lean fish such as recipes of fish and seafood gratin, twists with anchovies or cod with chorizo sauce and grilled peppers.
Details and technical informations about Winery Quinta da Lixa's Reserva 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 Reserva Alvarinho from Winery Quinta da Lixa are 2015, 0, 2016
Informations about the Winery Quinta da Lixa
The Winery Quinta da Lixa is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 84 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.
The word of the wine: Rebêche (champagne)
Must obtained in excess of the 2 550 litres authorised for a weight of 4 000 kilos of grapes. The first 2 050 litres constitute the cuvée and the next 500 litres the taille. The rebêche represents 1 to 3 % of the total volume and must be distilled or used to make ratafia.
