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Winery | Quinta da Lixa |
|---|---|
Grapes | Azal, Vinhão |
Region | Vinho Verde |
Wine style | Northern Portugal Red |
Alcohol content | 10.5% |
Allergens | Contains sulfites |
Wine description | This deep purple-colored wine that has some vegetal notes in the aroma. Is full bodied and smooth in the mouth with balanced acidity and a slight astringency. |
While Port may still be king, Northern Portugal has started making world-class red wines in the regions of Douro, Dao and Bairrada.
Some of the wines are light and elegant like Burgundy's Pinot Noir. On the other hand, there are also some bold, powerful wines similar to the muscular Barolos or Bordeauxs.
Northern Portugal consists of 3 main wine regions: Douro, Dao and Bairrada. While they had u...
