Arinto (Pederna) - Fernao Pires is a white blend rather than a single variety, with its roots in Ribatejo, Alentejo, Portugal.
The wines show medium body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to citrus, honey, spice, floral and herbal.
In the cellar it meets unoaked.
It is planted most seriously in Ribatejo and Alentejo.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, medium vigour and a preference for mediterranean.
It blends readily with Fernao Pires.
On other labels it goes by Pederna and Maria Gomes.
At the table it suits grilled red gurnard, peri-peri prawns and chicken with green salad.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
Also labelled.
Pederna, Maria Gomes.
Bottles to look for.
- Adega Cooperativa do Cartaxo 'Bridao' Colheita Tardia, Tejo, Portugal
- Adega de Redondo 'Anta da Serra' Branco, Alentejo, Portugal
- Adegas Beira Mar 'Casal da Azenha' Branco, Vinho Regional Lisboa, Portugal
- Altas Quintas Crescendo Branco, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal
- Casa Santos Lima Portuga Branco, Vinho Regional Lisboa, Portugal
- Castelo do Sulco Selecao dos Enologos Branco, Vinho Regional Lisboa, Portugal
- Conde de Vimioso Colheita Seleccionada Branco, Vinho Regional Tejo, Portugal
- Herdade dos Templarios Grande Reserva Branco, Vinho Regional Tejo, Portugal
Arinto (Pederna) - Fernao Pires: common questions
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05.What else is Arinto (Pederna) - Fernao Pires called?+
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Portugal.