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Key regions
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Synonyms
Minhota is a white grape variety, and it traces back to Minho, Portugal.
Structurally it lands at light body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for citrus, green apple, melon, herbaceous and floral.
In the cellar it meets unoaked.
The regions that matter for it are Minho.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, medium vigour and a preference for cool.
It blends readily with Alvarinho, Loureiro and Trajadura.
Watch for the synonyms: Siría.
At the table it suits bacalhau, glass noodles with tofu, chilli and cilantro and pan-fried sea bream with capers and lemon.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
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Alvarinho
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Loureiro
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Trajadura
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Alvarinho
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Loureiro
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Trajadura
Food pairings.
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Bacalhau
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Glass noodles with tofu, chilli and cilantro
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Pan-fried sea bream with capers and lemon
Also labelled.
Siría.
Minhota: common questions
01.What does Minhota taste like?+
Minhota tastes of citrus, green apple, melon, herbaceous and floral. Structurally it lands at light body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Minhota from?+
Minhota originates in Minho, Portugal.
03.Where is Minhota grown?+
The key regions for Minhota are Minho.
04.What food pairs with Minhota?+
Pour it with bacalhau, glass noodles with tofu, chilli and cilantro and pan-fried sea bream with capers and lemon.
05.What else is Minhota called?+
Minhota is also labelled Siría.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Portugal.