Douro Branco is a white wine from the Douro Valley.
![]() Citrus |
![]() Grapefruit |
![]() Apple |
![]() Pear |
![]() Melon |
![]() Apricot |
![]() Pinapple |
![]() Flowers |
![]() Herbs |
![]() Almond |
![]() Slate |
![]() Oak |
Citrus, Apple, and Tropical Fruit are typical Douro Branco flavors.
Hints of Flowers, Herbs, bitter Almond, and wet Stone minerality.
Douro Branco is dry, fresh and floral, with good acitity:
SUGAR | Dry | ||
BODY | Light | ||
FRUIT | Medium | ||
ACIDITY | Medium Plus | ||
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![]() Olive Oil |
![]() Olives |
![]() Tapas |
![]() Cured Meat |
![]() Seafood |
![]() Fish |
![]() Salmon |
![]() Sushi |
![]() Bacalao |
![]() Chicken |
![]() Rabbit |
Douro Branco is best served with Fish, Seafoodfood and Chicken.
Excellent Pairing:
Olives. Olive Oil.
Tapas. Cured Meat.
Fish. Seafood.
Salmon. Sushi. Sashimi.
Pastas (with white Sauce).
Light Bacalhau (Salt Cod).
Chicken. Rabbit.
Cheese:
Soft Cheese. Goat Cheese. Feta. Robiola.
Portugues Specialities:
Robalo Grelhado (Grilled Seabass With Chili).
Bacalhau Cozido com Grão (Boiled Salt Cod with Chickpeas).
A Tulip Shaped glass is the best choice for dry white wines.
It guides the wine to the center of your mouth, avoiding the sides, where acidity is less pleasant.
A smaller bowl also helps to serve smaller quantities, and keep the wine cold.
Remember to hold the glass by the stem!
White wines from Douro are typically a blend of native Arinto, Gouveio, Malvasia, Rabigato, and Viosinho.
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