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Winery | Casa Ermelinda Freitas |
|---|---|
Grapes | Chardonnay, Arinto de Bucelas, Fernao Pires |
Region | Península de Setúbal |
Wine style | Southern Portugal White |
Alcohol content | 13% |
Allergens | Contains sulfites |
Wine description | It has a wine with leaf-green tints, and an intense fruity aroma reminiscent of tropical fruit and citrus. Fresh on the palate, with a long-lasting, refreshing finish. |
Southern Portugal is far better known for its reds than its whites, but that doesn't mean that there aren't great bottles to be found. The dryer, hotter climate makes yielding precious acidic wine more challenging than it would be in the north.
The fabulous coastal region of Alentejo produces some excellent wine from the Antão Vaz grape, which is known for being acidic, zesty and tropical fruit-h...
