Winery RolanFortaleza de Valença Branco
White wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Alvarinho and the Loureiro.
This wine generally goes well with
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Fortaleza de Valença Branco of Winery Rolan in the region of Minho often reveals types of flavors of citrus fruit.
Discover the grape variety: Alvarinho
The white Alvarinho is a grape variety originating from Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches and small grapes. The white Alvarinho can be found cultivated in these vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Languedoc & Roussillon, Rhone Valley.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Fortaleza de Valença Branco from Winery Rolan are 2013, 2012, 0, 2014 and 2011.
Informations about the Winery Rolan
The Winery Rolan is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 4 wines for sale in the of Minho to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Minho
Minho is Portugal's Northernmost wine region. It is known for one wine style above all others: crisp, light, white Vinho Verde, whose DOC zone covers the same territory. The Minho name is used for the area's Vinho Regional designation (similar to the French IGP). The latter's looser production laws allow more diversity in the average winery's portfolio, including red and rosé wines.
The word of the wine: Foaming
Name given to the second alcoholic fermentation that sparkling wines undergo. It gives rise to a release of carbon dioxide in the bottle.
