Winery Quinta da AlornaCasual Branco
White wine
In the mouth this white wine is a .
This wine generally goes well with pork, lean fish or shellfish.
Taste structure of the Casual Branco from the Winery Quinta da Alorna
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Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Casual Branco of Winery Quinta da Alorna in the region of Tejo is a .
Food and wine pairings with Casual Branco
Pairings that work perfectly with Casual Branco
Original food and wine pairings with Casual Branco
The Casual Branco of Winery Quinta da Alorna matches generally quite well with dishes of pasta, pork or shellfish such as recipes of pasta with chicken and curry, white cabbage with bacon or lamb curry indian style.
Details and technical informations about Winery Quinta da Alorna's Casual Branco.
Discover the grape variety: Fernao Pires
Aromatic and lively whites with a tender palate and fresh acidity, on intense aromas of white flowers (orange blossom, acacia), citrus, white peach, muscat and spiced notes. Made as dry whites, popular off-dry styles and in sparkling wines from Bairrada. Also called Maria Gomes in Bairrada DOC. Widely grown in Ribatejo, Tejo DOC and Lisboa, one of Portugal's most planted white grapes. Native Portuguese variety.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Casual Branco from Winery Quinta da Alorna are 2008, 2012, 0, 2011 and 2013.
Informations about the Winery Quinta da Alorna
The Winery Quinta da Alorna is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 64 wines for sale in the of Ribatejo to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Ribatejo
Wine region of central-western Portugal on the banks of the Tagus (renamed Tejo), ~10% of national production. Fernão Pires signature in white: aromatic and accessible with signature notes of peach, citrus, white flowers, Mediterranean herbs and a honeyed touch, round and fruity palate — the must-have. Reds Tinta Roriz (Tempranillo) supple, fruity Castelão, spicy Trincadeira, dense Touriga Nacional (blackberry, violet). Everyday wines at gentle prices.
The wine region of Tejo
West-central Portuguese region along the Tagus, formerly Ribatejo, 17,000 ha. Supple, fruity reds with signature notes of plum, cherry, Mediterranean herbs and sweet spices, round tannins and a generous palate - fleshy everyday wines. Flagship Castelão (blackberry, tobacco), concentrated Trincadeira, perfumed Touriga Nacional (violet, black fruits), spicy Tinta Roriz. Whites: floral Fernão Pires and lively citrusy Arinto.
The word of the wine: Muscaté
Wine reminiscent of the characteristic aromas of fresh muscat grapes.
