Winery Quinta de AbrigadaBranco
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The Branco of the Winery Quinta de Abrigada is in the top 0 of wines of Alenquer.
Details and technical informations about Winery Quinta de Abrigada's Branco.
Discover the grape variety: Aubin blanc
A very old grape variety that was once grown in Lorraine, but is now almost no longer multiplied, although it is registered in the Official Catalogue of Wine Grape Varieties, list A1. According to Jean-Michel Boursiquot, it is the result of a natural intraspecific crossing between the white Gouais and the Savagnin. Aubin Blanc should not be confused with Aubin Vert, which is the result of an intraspecific cross between Gouais Blanc and Pinot Noir.
Informations about the Winery Quinta de Abrigada
The Winery Quinta de Abrigada is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 10 wines for sale in the of Alenquer to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Alenquer
The wine region of Alenquer is located in the region of Lisboa of Portugal. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Quinta do Pinto or the Domaine Quinta do Pinto produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Alenquer are Touriga nacional, Fernao Pires and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Alenquer often reveals types of flavors of grapefruit, vanilla or floral and sometimes also flavors of black fruit, red fruit or spices.
The wine region of Lisboa
Lisboa (formerly Estremadura) is a prolific wine region located at the Center of Portugal's Atlantic coast. Despite being one of the country's most productive winemaking areas, its name remains relatively obscure in wine terms, as its wines have traditionally been labeled with the names of the local sub-regions, which include Alenquer, Bucelas and Colares. The region is also home to Portugal's capital, Lisbon. The region fell under the VR (Vinho Regional) classification until 2008, when the category was renamed IGP (Indicaciones Geográficas Protegidas) to bring it into line with the rest of Europe.
The word of the wine: Second fermentation
In the making of champagne, fermentation of the base wine to which is added the liqueur de tirage and which takes place in the bottle. This second fermentation produces the carbon dioxide, and therefore the bubbles that make up the effervescence of the wine.
