Winery São JoãoFrei João Branco
White wine
In the mouth this white wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with appetizers and snacks, lean fish or shellfish.
Taste structure of the Frei João Branco from the Winery São João
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Frei João Branco of Winery São João in the region of Beiras is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Food and wine pairings with Frei João Branco
Pairings that work perfectly with Frei João Branco
Original food and wine pairings with Frei João Branco
The Frei João Branco of Winery São João matches generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, appetizers and snacks or lean fish such as recipes of monkfish in foil, basil and cherry tomato clafoutis or haddock with curry cream.
Details and technical informations about Winery São João's Frei João Branco.
Discover the grape variety: Putzcheere
Simple dry whites with a pale golden robe, a supple palate with moderate acidity, and understated aromas of citrus and white flowers. Discreet rustic profile. Nearly extinct, preserved for its heritage value in German varietal collections, it belongs to the ancient Central European grape varieties studied for their genetic interest. Rare German white grape, once cultivated in Baden-Württemberg.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Frei João Branco from Winery São João are 1996, 0, 2017, 2012 and 2015.
Informations about the Winery São João
The Winery São João is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 65 wines for sale in the of Bairrada to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Bairrada
Portuguese DOC of the central-west, kingdom of native Baga (>50%). Dense, structured reds with signature notes of black cherry, plum, eucalyptus, tobacco and earthy notes, firm tannins and lively acidity — wines of very long ageing. Also fruity Castelão and perfumed Touriga Nacional. Floral Maria Gomes (Fernão Pires), lively Arinto, mineral Bical whites.
The wine region of Beiras
Vast region of north-central Portugal, a fragmented mosaic of distinct sub-regions. In the west, Bairrada makes dense Baga reds with notes of black cherry, blackberry and leather, firm tannins — the base of the great Portuguese sparkling wines. In the centre, Dao produces fine Touriga Nacional reds (violet, raspberry, spice) and elegant Encruzado whites (flowers, citrus, butter). To the continental east, fleshy Touriga of Beira Interior and aromatic Fernao Pires.
The word of the wine: Gout (wine of)
In red wine making, the wine comes directly from the vat after devatting (see press).
