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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Portuguese White Blend is a white blend rather than a single variety, with its roots in various regions, Portugal.
The wines show medium body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to citrus, stone fruit, apple, floral, herbal and mineral.
It is planted most seriously in Douro, Vinho Verde and Alentejo.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, medium vigour and a preference for varied by region.
It blends readily with Arinto, Encruzado, Bical and Antao Vaz.
On other labels it goes by Portuguese White Blend.
At the table it suits bacalhau à gomes de sá, bánh xèo and clam and corn chowder.
Best drunk young.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
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Arinto
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Encruzado
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Bical
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Antao Vaz
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Loureiro
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Verdelho
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Alvarinho
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Arinto
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Encruzado
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Bical
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Antao Vaz
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Bacalhau à Gomes de Sá
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Bánh xèo
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clam and corn chowder
Also labelled.
Portuguese White Blend.
Bottles to look for.
- Adega Vila Real Cancellus Branco, Douro, Portugal
- Alexandre de Almeida Hotels Bucaco Branco Reservado, Portugal
- Altano Branco, Douro, Portugal
- Antonio Madeira Vinhas Velhas Branco, Dao, Portugal
- Aveleda Fonte, Vinho Verde, Portugal
- Aveleda Loureiro - Alvarinho, Vinho Verde, Portugal
- Azores Wine Co. Vinha Centenaria Branco, Pico, Portugal
- Cartuxa Evora Colheita Branco, Alentejo, Portugal
Portuguese White Blend: common questions
01.What does Portuguese White Blend taste like?+
Portuguese White Blend tastes of citrus, stone fruit, apple, floral, herbal and mineral. The wines show medium body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Portuguese White Blend from?+
Portuguese White Blend originates in various regions, Portugal.
03.Where is Portuguese White Blend grown?+
The key regions for Portuguese White Blend are Douro, Vinho Verde and Alentejo.
04.What food pairs with Portuguese White Blend?+
Pour it with bacalhau à gomes de sá, bánh xèo and clam and corn chowder.
05.What else is Portuguese White Blend called?+
Portuguese White Blend is also labelled Portuguese White Blend.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Portugal.