Winery ReguengosVinho Licoroso
Natural sweet wine
This wine generally goes well with
Details and technical informations about Winery Reguengos's Vinho Licoroso.
Discover the grape variety: Onchette
A very old grape variety that was once grown on the left bank of the Drac Valley in the south of the Isère department - Cordéac, Saint Jean d'Hérans, Saint Baudille et Pipet, ... -. Virtually unknown in other French wine-growing regions, it is very little propagated today, although it is registered in the Official Catalogue of wine grape varieties, list A1. According to Thierry Lacombe (I.N.R.A./Montpellier), it is the result of a natural intraspecific cross between the white gouais and the chatus, as is also the serenèze of Voreppe.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Vinho Licoroso from Winery Reguengos are 2010, 0, 2012, 2011
Informations about the Winery Reguengos
The Winery Reguengos is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 19 wines for sale in the of Reguengos to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Reguengos
The wine region of Reguengos is located in the region of Alentejo of Alentejano of Portugal. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Monte da Serras or the Domaine Reguengos produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Reguengos are Touriga nacional, Tinta Barroca and Verdelho, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Reguengos often reveals types of flavors of cherry, dark chocolate or earthy and sometimes also flavors of tobacco, coffee or black cherries.
The wine region of Alentejano
Tejo">Alentejo is a well-known, highly respected wine region in eastern Portugal. This hot, Dry area covers approximately a third of the country and is best known for its red wine, the best of which are sold under the and Alentejo DOC (Denominacao de Origem Controlada) title. Wine from Alentejo is typically made from Aragonez (Tempranillo), Castelao, Trincadeira or a Rich, ripe, jammy blend of the three. Antao Vaz is the white variety of choice here, producing a good level of Acidity and tropical fruit flavors.
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.
