Winery Vila de Frades - Private Collection Branco

Winery Vila de Frades Private Collection Branco

3.2
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Private Collection Branco of Winery Vila de Frades is a white wine from the region of Alentejano.
In the mouth this white wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with pork, lean fish or shellfish.

Taste structure of the Private Collection Branco from the Winery Vila de Frades

Light
Bold
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Private Collection Branco of Winery Vila de Frades in the region of Alentejano is a powerful.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Private Collection Branco of Winery Vila de Frades in the region of Alentejano often reveals types of flavors of citrus fruit, tropical fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Vila de Frades's Private Collection Branco.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
13.5°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Alphonse Lavallée

Alphonse Lavallée noir is a grape variety that originated in France. It produces a variety of grape used for wine making. However, it can also be found eating on our tables! This variety of grape is characterized by large bunches and large grapes. Alphonse Lavallée noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhône valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Provence & Corsica, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

Last vintages of this wine

Private Collection Branco - 2019
In the top 100 of of Alentejano wines
Average rating: 3.7 1 1 1 0.5 0
Private Collection Branco - 2018
In the top 100 of of Alentejano wines
Average rating: 2.9 1 1 1 0 0
Private Collection Branco - 2017
In the top 100 of of Alentejano wines
Average rating: 3.3 1 1 1 0 0
Private Collection Branco - 2016
In the top 100 of of Alentejano wines
Average rating: 3.4 1 1 1 0 0
Private Collection Branco - 2015
In the top 100 of of Alentejano wines
Average rating: 3.1 1 1 1 0 0
Private Collection Branco - 2014
In the top 100 of of Alentejano wines
Average rating: 3.2 1 1 1 0 0
Private Collection Branco - 2013
In the top 100 of of Alentejano wines
Average rating: 4.1 1 1 1 1 0

The best vintages of Private Collection Branco from Winery Vila de Frades are 2013, 2019, 2001, 2016 and 2017.

Informations about the Winery Vila de Frades

The winery offers 11 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.2.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Alentejano

The Winery Vila de Frades is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 6 wines for sale in the of Alentejano to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Alentejano
In the top 15000 of of Portugal wines
In the top 2500 of of Alentejano wines
In the top 65000 of white wines
In the top 250000 wines of the world

The wine region of Alentejano

Portugal/alentejano/alenTejo">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 (Grape/tempranillo">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.

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The word of the wine: Prompt bud

A bud that develops in the year of its formation and gives an entrecoeur.

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