Trajadura (Portugal)
Trajadura is a white grape from the north Atlantic coast of Portugal.
Typical Flavors
 Lemon |
 Orange Zest |
 Pear |
 Peach |
 Apricot |
 Jasmine |
 Herbs |
 Minerals |
Oak Added Flavors
 Vanilla |
 Butter |
 Toast |
 Coconut |
Citrus and Flowers are typical flavors for Trajadura.
Profile
Trajadura is rich and aromatic:
| SUGAR | Dry | ||
| BODY | Medium - Full | ||
| FRUIT | Medium - High | ||
| ACIDITY | High | ||
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Food Pairing
 Aperitif |
 Bacalao |
 Salmon |
 Quiche |
 Seafood Risotto |
 Seafood Pasta |
 Salads |
 Tapas |
 Vegetables |
 Fish |
 Sushi |
 Cheese |
Trajadura's delicious acidity makes it very food friendly.
Pairing Suggestions
Excellent Pairing:
Bacalao. Seafood Paella. Pasta and Pizza.
Salmon. Gravlax. Sushi. Sashimi.
Scallops. Fish Soup. Fish Pie.
Squid. Octopus Salad.
Ceviche. Russian Crab Salad.
Salads. Vegetables. Olive oil.
Cheese:
Fresh. Cow. Serra da Estrela Cheese.
About Treixadura
Trajadura grows both in Minho region in Northern Portugal, and in neighbouring Galicia, Northern Spain.
The Minho region is famous for its Vinho Verde, literally Green Wine, meaning drink me soon, drink me young, white wine. The climate there is cool and moist, resulting in high acidity and low alcohol.
The Trajadura grape is mainly used to blend, to add body and high alcohol to the other local white grapes such Alvarinho, Loureiro, Arinto, Avesso, Azal and Batoca, officially sanctioned for Vinho Verde DOC production.
The single varietal Trajadura wine ages on the lees and developes a creamy, glyceric texture.
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The Ideal Glass
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!