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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Donzelinho Branco is a white grape variety, and it traces back to Douro, Tras-os-Montes, Portugal.
Structurally it lands at light body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for citrus, lavender, floral and herbal.
The regions that matter for it are Douro and Tras-os-Montes.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, low yielding vigour and a preference for not specified..
Watch for the synonyms: Rabo de Ovelha, Rabigato and Terrantez.
At the table it suits polbo a feira, salted cod and maine lobster rolls.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
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Polbo a feira
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Salted cod
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Maine lobster rolls
Also labelled.
Rabo de Ovelha, Rabigato, Terrantez.
Bottles to look for.
- Real Companhia Velha Series Donzelinho Branco, Douro, Portugal
- Vini Lourenco D Graca Donzelinho Branco, Douro, Portugal
Donzelinho Branco: common questions
01.What does Donzelinho Branco taste like?+
Donzelinho Branco tastes of citrus, lavender, floral and herbal. Structurally it lands at light body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Donzelinho Branco from?+
Donzelinho Branco originates in Douro, Tras-os-Montes, Portugal.
03.Where is Donzelinho Branco grown?+
The key regions for Donzelinho Branco are Douro and Tras-os-Montes.
04.What food pairs with Donzelinho Branco?+
Pour it with polbo a feira, salted cod and maine lobster rolls.
05.What else is Donzelinho Branco called?+
Donzelinho Branco is also labelled Rabo de Ovelha, Rabigato and Terrantez.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Portugal.