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Codega do Larinho

Codega do Larinho wine guide: what this white grape tastes like, where it comes from, the regions that grow it, and what to eat with it.

Colour
White
Body
Light-medium
Origin
Portugal
Top region
Douro
2
Key regions
3
Pairings
2
Synonyms

Codega do Larinho is a white grape variety, with its roots in Douro and Trás-os-Montes, Portugal.

The wines show light-medium body, no tannin, medium-low acidity, dry and medium alcohol.

The tasting note runs to lemon, peach, melon, pineapple, field flowers and floral.

It is planted most seriously in Douro and Trás-os-Montes.

In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, vigorous vigour and a preference for not specified..

It blends readily with Siria, Rabigato, Viosinho and Gouveio.

On other labels it goes by Côdega de Larinho and Côdega Larinho.

At the table it suits melon wrapped in prosciutto ham, chilli-rubbed prawns and pan-fried fish with pineapple salsa.

The structure.

Body
Light-medium
Tannin
None
Acidity
Medium-low
Sweetness
Dry
Alcohol
Medium
Flavours
lemonpeachmelonpineapplefield flowers
Aromas
floralfragrant
Styles
white

Where it grows.

Blends well with.

Food pairings.

01 Melon wrapped in prosciutto ham
02 Chilli-rubbed prawns
03 Pan-fried fish with pineapple salsa

Also labelled.

Côdega de Larinho, Côdega Larinho.

Bottles to look for.

  • 100 Hectares Codega do Larinho, Douro, Portugal
  • Andreza Codega do Larinho, Douro, Portugal
  • CARM - Casa Agricola Roboredo Madeira Codega do Larinho, Douro, Portugal
  • Casa Agricola Aguia de Moura Codega do Larinho, Douro, Portugal
  • Casca Wines 'Monte Cascas' Colheita Branco, Douro, Portugal
  • Castello D'Alba Branco Reserva, Douro, Portugal
  • Castello D'Alba Branco, Douro, Portugal
  • Maos Codega do Larinho, Douro, Portugal

Codega do Larinho: common questions

01.
What does Codega do Larinho taste like?
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Codega do Larinho tastes of lemon, peach, melon, pineapple, field flowers and floral, plus one more. The wines show light-medium body, no tannin, medium-low acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.
Where is Codega do Larinho from?
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Codega do Larinho originates in Douro and Trás-os-Montes, Portugal.
03.
Where is Codega do Larinho grown?
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The key regions for Codega do Larinho are Douro and Trás-os-Montes.
04.
What food pairs with Codega do Larinho?
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Pour it with melon wrapped in prosciutto ham, chilli-rubbed prawns and pan-fried fish with pineapple salsa.
05.
What else is Codega do Larinho called?
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Codega do Larinho is also labelled Côdega de Larinho and Côdega Larinho.

Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Portugal.

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