Winery Quinta do Monte AlegreColheita Seleccionada 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 Colheita Seleccionada Branco from the Winery Quinta do Monte Alegre
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Colheita Seleccionada Branco of Winery Quinta do Monte Alegre in the region of Península de Setúbal is a .
Food and wine pairings with Colheita Seleccionada Branco
Pairings that work perfectly with Colheita Seleccionada Branco
Original food and wine pairings with Colheita Seleccionada Branco
The Colheita Seleccionada Branco of Winery Quinta do Monte Alegre matches generally quite well with dishes of pasta, pork or shellfish such as recipes of spinach, smoked salmon and ricotta lasagne, meatloaf with lovage (perpetual celery) or samoussa 3 reunionese cheeses.
Details and technical informations about Winery Quinta do Monte Alegre's Colheita Seleccionada Branco.
Discover the grape variety: Gaïdouria
A very old and rare Greek grape variety that is still cultivated to some extent in the Cyclades, particularly in the Santorini archipelago. D.N.A. analyses have shown that it is related to Assyrtiko. On the island of Corfu, a black grape variety called Gaïdouricha is cultivated, but it is not related to Assyrtiko. Gaïdouria can be found in Turkey, but it is unknown in France and in most other wine-producing countries.
Informations about the Winery Quinta do Monte Alegre
The Winery Quinta do Monte Alegre is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 14 wines for sale in the of Palmela to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Palmela
The wine region of Palmela is located in the region of Península de Setúbal of Portugal. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Casa Ermelinda Freitas or the Domaine Horácio Simões produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Palmela are Touriga nacional, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Fernao Pires, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Palmela often reveals types of flavors of citrus, mango or butter and sometimes also flavors of green apple, minerality or apricot.
The wine region of Península de Setúbal
Setúbal Peninsula (also known as Península de Setúbal) is the Portuguese wine region immediately southeast of Lisbon, across the Tejo estuary. The Terroir in the area ranges from sandy coastal plains to the craggy, limestone-rich Serra Arribida hills. The area is known for its Dry red wines made from Castelão, and for its fortified wines and Sweet Moscatel de Setúbal. The wines produced here are made under three titles: two DOCs, Palmela and Setúbal, and one IGP.
The word of the wine: Acescence
An alteration in wine also known as pitting (hence the expression piqué wine), due to the presence of acetic acid and ethyl acetate, and characterized by a vinegar-like odor.
