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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Dona Blanca is a white grape variety, and it traces back to Galicia, Spain.
Structurally it lands at light body, no tannin, low acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for floral, herbal, perfumed and delicate.
The regions that matter for it are Galicia, Monterrei and Bierzo.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening.
It blends readily with Godello.
Watch for the synonyms: Dona Branca, Moza Fresca and Valenciana.
At the table it suits mussel pancakes, goats’ cheese tart and prawn and cilantro summer rolls.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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Mussel pancakes
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Goats' cheese tart
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Prawn and cilantro summer rolls
Also labelled.
Dona Branca, Moza Fresca, Valenciana.
Bottles to look for.
- Algil Malvasia Castellana, Toro, Spain
- Alvar de Dios Hernandez 'Las Vidres', Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y Leon, Spain
- Banzao 'La Cruz' Vino de Paraje Dona Blanca, Bierzo, Spain
- Bodega Luzdivina Amigo 'Baloiro' Blanco, Bierzo, Spain
- Bodegas Ronsel do Sil 'Ourive' Dona Branca, Ribeira Sacra, Spain
- Bodegas Vinas del Cenit 'Cenit' Blanco, Tierra del Vino de Zamora, Spain
- Bodegas y Vinedos Mengoba 'La Cruz' Blanco, Bierzo, Spain
- El Hato y el Garabato 'Otro Cuento', Arribes, Spain
Dona Blanca: common questions
01.What does Dona Blanca taste like?+
Dona Blanca tastes of floral, herbal, perfumed and delicate. Structurally it lands at light body, no tannin, low acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Dona Blanca from?+
Dona Blanca originates in Galicia, Spain.
03.Where is Dona Blanca grown?+
The key regions for Dona Blanca are Galicia, Monterrei and Bierzo.
04.What food pairs with Dona Blanca?+
Pour it with mussel pancakes, goats' cheese tart and prawn and cilantro summer rolls.
05.What else is Dona Blanca called?+
Dona Blanca is also labelled Dona Branca, Moza Fresca and Valenciana.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Spain.