Douro Branco (Portugal)
Douro Branco is a white wine from the Douro Valley.
Typical Flavors
 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.
Profile
Douro Branco is dry, fresh and floral, with good acitity:
| SUGAR | Dry | ||
| BODY | Light | ||
| FRUIT | Medium | ||
| ACIDITY | Medium Plus | ||
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Food Pairing
 Olive Oil |
 Olives |
 Tapas |
 Cured Meat |
 Seafood |
 Fish |
 Salmon |
 Sushi |
 Bacalao |
 Chicken |
 Rabbit |
Douro Branco is best served with Fish, Seafoodfood and Chicken.
Pairing Suggestions
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).
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The Ideal Glass
A Tulip Shaped glass is the best choice for a dry white wine.
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!
About Douro Branco
White wines from Douro are typically a blend of native Arinto, Gouveio, Malvasia, Rabigato, and Viosinho.
The Douro Region
The Douro region is the oldest wine region in the world (1756) and is classified as a World Heritage by UNESCO.
Famous for Port Wine, Douro also produces quality red wines (Douro Tinto), with a taste range from light Burgund to rich Bordeaux.
Listed Wines:
Port Wines:
Port wine is produced through a unique vinification method, and there are several varieties of Port wine: Tawny, White, Ruby, and Late Bottled Vintage.
Port wine is exported from the city of Porto (thus the name).