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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Cornifesto is a red grape variety, and it traces back to Douro Valley, Portugal.
Structurally it lands at light body, medium-low tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for red berries.
The regions that matter for it are Douro and Arribes.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening.
Watch for the synonyms: Gajo Arroba, Cornifeito, Cornifesto no Dão and Cornifresco.
At the table it suits fire-pit paella with portuguese sausage, crabmeat and escargot, chargrilled lamb with cumin and stilton cheese.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
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Fire-pit paella with Portuguese sausage, crabmeat and escargot
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Chargrilled lamb with cumin
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Stilton cheese
Also labelled.
Gajo Arroba, Cornifeito, Cornifesto no Dão, Cornifresco, Tinta Bastardeira.
Bottles to look for.
- Real Companhia Velha Series Cornifesto, Douro, Portugal
Cornifesto: common questions
01.What does Cornifesto taste like?+
Cornifesto tastes of red berries. Structurally it lands at light body, medium-low tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Cornifesto from?+
Cornifesto originates in Douro Valley, Portugal.
03.Where is Cornifesto grown?+
The key regions for Cornifesto are Douro and Arribes.
04.What food pairs with Cornifesto?+
Pour it with fire-pit paella with portuguese sausage, crabmeat and escargot, chargrilled lamb with cumin and stilton cheese.
05.What else is Cornifesto called?+
Cornifesto is also labelled Gajo Arroba, Cornifeito, Cornifesto no Dão, Cornifresco and Tinta Bastardeira.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Portugal.