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 1 to 4 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs4 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 sardines
Crisp acidity suits oily grilled fish. -
Green salad with cheese
Light body suits a fresh starter. -
Seafood cataplana
Acidity cuts through a rich shellfish stew.
History
Conventual Branco reflects the fresher house style of the Portalegre sub-region's higher-altitude vineyards.
Facts
- Producer
- Adega de Portalegre · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Arinto, Fernão Pires, Antão Vaz
- Classification
- DOC Alentejo (Portalegre sub-region)
- Oak
- Stainless steel, no oak
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 7-10 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-4 from vintage
Frequently asked about Conventual Branco
What does Conventual Branco taste like?
A fresh, high-acid white from Portalegre's cooler, higher-altitude vineyards, blending Arinto, Fernão Pires and Antão Vaz.
When should I drink Conventual Branco?
Drink within 1-4 from vintage. Younger bottles benefit from 30-60 minutes of decanting; older ones should be poured carefully off any sediment.
What food pairs with Conventual Branco?
Grilled sardines and Green salad with cheese are the strongest matches. Crisp acidity suits oily grilled fish.
What grapes are in Conventual Branco?
Conventual Branco is a blend of Arinto, Fernão Pires, and Antão Vaz.
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