Winery Vila Nova de Tazem - Encosta da Estrela Branco

Winery Vila Nova de TazemEncosta da Estrela Branco

3.6
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Encosta da Estrela Branco of Winery Vila Nova de Tazem is a white wine from the region of Dão of Beiras.
In the mouth this white wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with appetizers and snacks, lean fish or shellfish.

Taste structure of the Encosta da Estrela Branco from the Winery Vila Nova de Tazem

Light
Bold
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Encosta da Estrela Branco of Winery Vila Nova de Tazem in the region of Beiras is a with a nice freshness.

Details and technical informations about Winery Vila Nova de Tazem's Encosta da Estrela Branco.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
13°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Melon

Melon blanc is a grape variety that originated in France (Burgundy). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small to medium sized bunches and small grapes. The white melon can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Burgundy, Beaujolais, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Languedoc & Roussillon.

Last vintages of this wine

Encosta da Estrela Branco - 2019
In the top 100 of of Dão wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Encosta da Estrela Branco - 2018
In the top 100 of of Dão wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Encosta da Estrela Branco - 2017
In the top 100 of of Dão wines
Average rating: 3.411100
Encosta da Estrela Branco - 2016
In the top 100 of of Dão wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50

The best vintages of Encosta da Estrela Branco from Winery Vila Nova de Tazem are 2018, 2019, 2016, 2017

Informations about the Winery Vila Nova de Tazem

The winery offers 35 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.5.
It is in the top 15 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Dão in the region of Beiras

The Winery Vila Nova de Tazem is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 32 wines for sale in the of Dão to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Beiras
In the top 15000 of of Portugal wines
In the top 700 of of Dão wines
In the top 85000 of white wines
In the top 350000 wines of the world

The wine region of Dão

The wine region of Dão is located in the region of Beiras of Portugal. We currently count 316 estates and châteaux in the of Dão, producing 1397 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Dão go well with generally quite well with dishes .


The wine region of Beiras

Beiras (Beira) is a traditional administrative region in the northern half of Portugal. It is also the name of the IGP, or Indicacoes Geograficas Protegidas, wine classification (formerly known as Vinho Regional) which covers the region as a whole. A wide range of wines are made in Beiras – red wines from the region are typically Rich, deeply colored wines made from Baga, Castelão, Rufete (Tinto Pinheira), Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Touriga Nacional, and are sometimes fortified to emulate their more famous Oporto cousins. Whites are most often based on Fernão Pires and Bical, the latter being a small-berried variety with the affectionate nickname Borrado das Moscaos ('fly droppings').

News related to this wine

An overview of Mâcon plus a geographical denomination appellation

The Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) invites you to a survey of this vineyard where the 27 geographical denominations of the Mâcon appellation are produced. A unique journey to discover this region where the Romanesque churches punctuate the landscape and are the witnesses of the link between the vines and Christiannity. Cluny is the gatekeeper. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWines/​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vin ...

At the heart of the terroirs of Mâcon-Charnay-les-Mâcon

Sequence from the video « At the heart of the Mâcon terroir » which offer a stroll at the heart of the Mâcon terroir. It offers a focus on Mâcon-Charnay-les-Mâcon, one of the 27 geographical denominations of the Mâcon appellation. Travel through the terroirs of the Mâcon appellation by watching the full video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF20y1aBZh8 Both are available in French and English. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Bo ...

The Irancy appellation seen by Nicolas Ferrari

Nicolas Ferrari, from Domaine Ferrari, explains how the Irancy Village appellation has been created over the years. He also reveal the ageing capacity of the appellation and invites us to be patient “ Our patience is always rewarded with an Irancy”. This video is taken from the “Rendez-vous avec les vins de Bourgogne” program (June 2020). Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWines/​​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vin ...

The word of the wine: Net

Said of a frank wine with well-defined characteristics.

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