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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Fernao Pires is a white grape variety, with its roots in Ribatejo, Portugal.
The wines show medium body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to lemon, lime, orange, honey, minerals and citrus zest.
It is planted most seriously in Ribatejo, Bairrada and Lisboa.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening, generous yields vigour and a preference for hot climates.
On other labels it goes by Maria Gomes.
At the table it suits pork stew with rosemary and lemon, barbecued chicken with lemon and pepper and caramelized onion and feta tart.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
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Arinto
Food pairings.
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Pork stew with rosemary and lemon
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Barbecued chicken with lemon and pepper
03
Caramelized onion and feta tart
Also labelled.
Maria Gomes.
Bottles to look for.
- Ai Galera Mistico, Vinho Regional Tejo, Portugal
- Baias e Enseadas Fernao Pires Reserva, Vinho Regional de Lisboa, Portugal
- BLANKbottle 'Kortpad Kaaptoe', Swartland, South Africa
- Casa Ermelinda Freitas Terras do Po Branco, Setubal Peninsula, Portugal
- Casal da Coelheira Private Collection Fernao Pires, Tejo, Portugal
- Casal da Coelheira Terracos Do Tejo White, Ribatejo, Portugal
- Joao M. Barbosa 'Ninfa' Maria Gomes, Vinho Regional Tejo, Portugal
- Joao Pato Duckman 'Maria' Pet-Nat, Bairrada, Portugal
Fernao Pires: common questions
01.What does Fernao Pires taste like?+
Fernao Pires tastes of lemon, lime, orange, honey, minerals and citrus zest, plus one more. The wines show medium body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Fernao Pires from?+
Fernao Pires originates in Ribatejo, Portugal.
03.Where is Fernao Pires grown?+
The key regions for Fernao Pires are Ribatejo, Bairrada and Lisboa.
04.What food pairs with Fernao Pires?+
Pour it with pork stew with rosemary and lemon, barbecued chicken with lemon and pepper and caramelized onion and feta tart.
05.What else is Fernao Pires called?+
Fernao Pires is also labelled Maria Gomes.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Portugal.