Winery Torres VedrasReserva Branco
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Details and technical informations about Winery Torres Vedras's Reserva Branco.
Discover the grape variety: Carignan
Mainly cultivated in the Languedoc region, carignan originates from Spain. Because of its very resistant branches, it is often called hardwood. Its bunches are quite large. They are compact and winged with a lignified stalk. The berries are spherical in shape and take on a bluish-black colour. Carignan has a total of 25 approved clones, the best known of which are 274, 65 and 9. The carignan buds at the beginning of June and is protected from spring frosts. It does not reach maturity until the third period. Also, this grape variety needs warmth and sunshine. It appreciates dry and not very fertile soils. Carignan vines can live for more than 100 years. Those that are more than 30 years old produce a better wine. This wine is well coloured. It is generous and powerful at the same time. Pepper, cherry, blackberry, banana, raspberry, almond, prune and violet are some of the aromas that this grape variety gives off.
Informations about the Winery Torres Vedras
The Winery Torres Vedras is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 9 wines for sale in the of Torres Vedras to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Torres Vedras
The wine region of Torres Vedras is located in the region of Lisboa of Portugal. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Capucha or the Domaine Dois Portos produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Torres Vedras are Touriga nacional, Marselan and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Torres Vedras often reveals types of flavors of tree fruit, citrus fruit or earth and sometimes also flavors of microbio, oak or spices.
The wine region of Lisboa
Lisboa (formerly Estremadura) is a prolific wine region located at the Center of Portugal's Atlantic coast. Despite being one of the country's most productive winemaking areas, its name remains relatively obscure in wine terms, as its wines have traditionally been labeled with the names of the local sub-regions, which include Alenquer, Bucelas and Colares. The region is also home to Portugal's capital, Lisbon. The region fell under the VR (Vinho Regional) classification until 2008, when the category was renamed IGP (Indicaciones Geográficas Protegidas) to bring it into line with the rest of Europe.
The word of the wine: PGI
Protected geographical indication. Equivalent to vin de pays in European regulations.
