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Jampal

Jampal wine guide: what this white grape tastes like, where it comes from, the regions that grow it, and what to eat with it.

Colour
White
Body
Medium
Origin
Portugal
Top region
Lisboa
1
Key regions
3
Pairings
3
Synonyms

Jampal is a white grape variety, with its roots in Lisboa, Portugal.

The wines show medium body, no tannin, high acidity, varies and medium alcohol.

The tasting note runs to citrus and tropical fruit.

It is planted most seriously in Lisboa.

In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening and a preference for moist maritime climate.

On other labels it goes by Jampaulo, Jampolo and João Paolo.

At the table it suits portuguese-style fish stew, steamed mussels and grilled marinated chicken thighs.

The structure.

Body
Medium
Tannin
None
Acidity
High
Sweetness
Varies
Alcohol
Medium
Flavours
citrustropical fruit

Where it grows.

Food pairings.

01 Portuguese-style fish stew
02 steamed mussels
03 grilled marinated chicken thighs

Also labelled.

Jampaulo, Jampolo, João Paolo.

Bottles to look for.

  • Manz Cheleiros Dona Fatima Jampal Branco, Vinho Regional Lisboa, Portugal
  • Manz Jampal Reserva Extra Brut, Vinho Regional Lisboa, Portugal

Jampal: common questions

01.
What does Jampal taste like?
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Jampal tastes of citrus and tropical fruit. The wines show medium body, no tannin, high acidity, varies and medium alcohol.
02.
Where is Jampal from?
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Jampal originates in Lisboa, Portugal.
03.
Where is Jampal grown?
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The key regions for Jampal are Lisboa.
04.
What food pairs with Jampal?
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Pour it with portuguese-style fish stew, steamed mussels and grilled marinated chicken thighs.
05.
What else is Jampal called?
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Jampal is also labelled Jampaulo, Jampolo and João Paolo.

Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Portugal.

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