Alentejo Wine and Cork from Évora
This tour is about two very important products for the Alentejo region: wine and cork. Come and discover the process from cork harvesting to the final bottle of wine. ...
Structure
Drinking window
Best 2 to 5 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs5 yrs8 yrs
Critic scores
No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.
In the glass
What it pairs with
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Grilled white fish
Texture and acidity suit simple grilled fish. -
Migas with clams
Weight matches an olive-oil-rich dish. -
Fresh sheep's cheese
Acidity cuts through the cheese's creaminess.
History
The Reserva tier sits above the cooperative's varietal Antão Vaz, blending in Roupeiro and adding barrel fermentation for weight.
Facts
- Producer
- Adega Cooperativa de Vidigueira, Cuba e Alvito · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Antão Vaz, Roupeiro
- Classification
- DOC Alentejo (Vidigueira sub-region)
- Oak
- Partial oak fermentation
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 9-13 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-5 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1990
Frequently asked about Vidigueira Reserva Branco
What does Vidigueira Reserva Branco taste like?
A reserve-tier white blending Antão Vaz with Roupeiro, part barrel-fermented for more texture than the cooperative's varietal bottling.
When should I drink Vidigueira Reserva Branco?
Drink within 2-5 from vintage. Younger bottles benefit from 30-60 minutes of decanting; older ones should be poured carefully off any sediment.
What food pairs with Vidigueira Reserva Branco?
Grilled white fish and Migas with clams are the strongest matches. Texture and acidity suit simple grilled fish.
What grapes are in Vidigueira Reserva Branco?
Vidigueira Reserva Branco is a blend of Antão Vaz and Roupeiro.
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