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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Gouveio is a white grape variety, and it traces back to Douro Valley and Alentejo, Portugal.
Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for citrus, lime, stonefruit, aniseed, spice and earth.
The regions that matter for it are Douro Valley and Alentejo.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, medium vigour and a preference for warm, dry, well-ventilated.
It blends readily with Alvarinho and Malvasia.
Watch for the synonyms: Gouveio, Godello and Verdelho.
At the table it suits salted cod (bacalhau), sake-marinated salmon and fried oyster po’ boy sandwich.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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Salted cod (Bacalhau)
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Sake-marinated salmon
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Fried oyster Po' Boy sandwich
Also labelled.
Gouveio, Godello, Verdelho.
Bottles to look for.
- A Serenada Y14 Gouveio, Vinho Regional Setubal Peninsula, Portugal
- Adega do Cantor 'Onda Nova' Verdelho, Algarve, Portugal
- Beyra Gouveio, Beira Interior, Portugal
- CARM - Casa Agricola Roboredo Madeira Gouveio, Douro, Portugal
- Casa Agricola Rebelo Lopes 'Ze da Leonor' Grande Escolha Branco, Vinho Regional Tejo, Portugal
- Casa Santos Lima Verdelho, Vinho Regional Lisboa, Portugal
- Conde d'Ervideira Gouveio, Alentejo, Portugal
- Domingos Soares Franco 'DSF Coleccao Privada' Verdelho, Setubal Peninsula, Portugal
Gouveio: common questions
01.What does Gouveio taste like?+
Gouveio tastes of citrus, lime, stonefruit, aniseed, spice and earth. Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Gouveio from?+
Gouveio originates in Douro Valley and Alentejo, Portugal.
03.Where is Gouveio grown?+
The key regions for Gouveio are Douro Valley and Alentejo.
04.What food pairs with Gouveio?+
Pour it with salted cod (bacalhau), sake-marinated salmon and fried oyster po' boy sandwich.
05.What else is Gouveio called?+
Gouveio is also labelled Gouveio, Godello and Verdelho.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Portugal.