Winery Quinta do FerrãoChardonnay
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The Chardonnay of the Winery Quinta do Ferrão is in the top 0 of wines of Vinho de Portugal.
Details and technical informations about Winery Quinta do Ferrão's Chardonnay.
Discover the grape variety: Genouillet
Simple, fresh dry whites with a pale golden colour, supple palate and preserved acidity, showing understated aromas of white flowers, citrus (lemon) and herbaceous notes. Rustic profile now almost gone from commercial cultivation. Preserved in INRAE varietal collections, it testifies to the pre-phylloxera ampelographic diversity of France. Rare French white variety, formerly grown in central France, studied for its heritage interest.
Informations about the Winery Quinta do Ferrão
The Winery Quinta do Ferrão is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 3 wines for sale in the of Vinho de Portugal to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Vinho de Portugal
A thousand-year-old wine country with 250+ native grapes across 14 distinct regions. National emblem Touriga Nacional (~12,000 ha): perfumed, deep reds with signature notes of violet, black fruits, eucalyptus, sweet spices and a balsamic touch, firm tannins - the base of the great dry Douros and of Ports. Also elegant Touriga Franca, spicy Tinta Roriz (Tempranillo), fruity Castelão. Whites: lively citrusy Arinto, ample mineral Encruzado.
The word of the wine: Aging on lees
Maturing on the lees enhances the stability, aromatic complexity and texture of white wines, which gain in body and volume. This phenomenon is induced by autolysis, the process of self-degradation of the lees.
