Winery TouquinheirasAlvarinho Vinho Verde
White wine
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Alvarinho.
In the mouth this white wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with vegetarian, appetizers and snacks or shellfish.
Taste structure of the Alvarinho Vinho Verde from the Winery Touquinheiras
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Alvarinho Vinho Verde of Winery Touquinheiras in the region of Minho is a with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
Food and wine pairings with Alvarinho Vinho Verde
Pairings that work perfectly with Alvarinho Vinho Verde
Original food and wine pairings with Alvarinho Vinho Verde
The Alvarinho Vinho Verde of Winery Touquinheiras matches generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, vegetarian or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of paella de marisco (seafood paella), tuna, pepper and tomato quiche or aperitif puff pastries with vire andouille sausage.
Details and technical informations about Winery Touquinheiras's Alvarinho Vinho Verde.
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 Alvarinho Vinho Verde from Winery Touquinheiras are 2014, 2008, 2010, 0 and 2013.
Informations about the Winery Touquinheiras
The Winery Touquinheiras is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 6 wines for sale in the of Vinho Verde to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Vinho Verde
The wine region of Vinho Verde is located in the region of Minho of Portugal. We currently count 535 estates and châteaux in the of Vinho Verde, producing 1615 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Vinho Verde go well with generally quite well with dishes .
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: Oxidation
Alteration of the wine caused by prolonged contact with oxygen and resulting in a coppery colour with brown reflections and the appearance of typical aromas reminiscent of rancid nuts.
