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 3 to 8 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs8 yrs10 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 sea bass
Full body and texture flatter a meaty white fish. -
Alentejo migas with clams
Weight matches an olive-oil-rich dish. -
Fresh sheep's cheese
High acidity cuts the cheese's creaminess.
History
Marias da Malhadinha Branco pairs the estate's core white varieties for a fuller-bodied, part-barrel-aged style than the entry Malhadinha range.
Facts
- Producer
- Herdade da Malhadinha Nova · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Antão Vaz, Verdelho, Arinto
- Oak
- Partial barrel fermentation
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 25-32 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-8 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2003
Frequently asked about Marias da Malhadinha Branco
What does Marias da Malhadinha Branco taste like?
The white counterpart to the estate's flagship, an Antão Vaz, Verdelho and Arinto blend with part-barrel texture.
When should I drink Marias da Malhadinha Branco?
Drink within 3-8 from vintage. Younger bottles benefit from 30-60 minutes of decanting; older ones should be poured carefully off any sediment.
What food pairs with Marias da Malhadinha Branco?
Grilled sea bass and Alentejo migas with clams are the strongest matches. Full body and texture flatter a meaty white fish.
What grapes are in Marias da Malhadinha Branco?
Marias da Malhadinha Branco is a blend of Antão Vaz, Verdelho, and Arinto.
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