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Siria (Roupeiro)

Siria (Roupeiro) 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
Light-medium
Origin
Portugal
Top region
Beiras
3
Key regions
3
Pairings
5
Synonyms

Siria (Roupeiro) is a white grape variety, and it traces back to Beiras, Portugal.

Structurally it lands at light-medium body, no tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.

Look for citrus, stonefruit, floral and herbal.

The regions that matter for it are Beiras, Alentejo and Trás-os-Montes.

In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, medium vigour and a preference for inland areas.

Watch for the synonyms: Alva, Roupeiro, Crato Branco and Coda Pinhel.

At the table it suits portuguese piri piri chicken, white asparagus risotto and warm broccoli salad with tahini.

The structure.

Body
Light-medium
Tannin
None
Acidity
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Alcohol
Medium
Flavours
citrusstonefruit
Aromas
floralherbal

Where it grows.

Food pairings.

01 Portuguese Piri Piri chicken
02 White asparagus risotto
03 Warm broccoli salad with tahini

Also labelled.

Alva, Roupeiro, Crato Branco, Coda Pinhel, Codega.

Bottles to look for.

  • 2.5 Vinhos de Belmonte Doispontocinco Siria Colheita Especial, Beira Interior, Portugal
  • Adega Mayor Selecao Bio Branco, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal
  • Anibal Coutinho 'Astronauta' Talha Branco, Alentejo, Portugal
  • Anselmo Mendes 'Beira Int.' Branco, Beira Interior, Portugal
  • Bacalhoa Quinta do Carmo Branco, Alentejo, Portugal
  • Barao de Figueira Reserva Branco, Beira Interior, Portugal
  • Beyra Siria, Beira Interior, Portugal
  • Casa dos Amados Pipa Rosa Reserva Siria, Beira Interior, Portugal

Siria (Roupeiro): common questions

01.
What does Siria (Roupeiro) taste like?
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Siria (Roupeiro) tastes of citrus, stonefruit, floral and herbal. Structurally it lands at light-medium body, no tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
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Where is Siria (Roupeiro) from?
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Siria (Roupeiro) originates in Beiras, Portugal.
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Where is Siria (Roupeiro) grown?
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The key regions for Siria (Roupeiro) are Beiras, Alentejo and Trás-os-Montes.
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What food pairs with Siria (Roupeiro)?
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Pour it with portuguese piri piri chicken, white asparagus risotto and warm broccoli salad with tahini.
05.
What else is Siria (Roupeiro) called?
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Siria (Roupeiro) is also labelled Alva, Roupeiro, Crato Branco, Coda Pinhel and Codega.

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

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