Trajadura is a white grape from the north Atlantic coast of Portugal.
Lemon |
Orange Zest |
Pear |
Peach |
Apricot |
Jasmine |
Herbs |
Minerals |
Vanilla |
Butter |
Toast |
Coconut |
Citrus and Flowers are typical flavors for Trajadura.
Trajadura is rich and aromatic:
SUGAR | Dry | ||
BODY | Medium - Full | ||
FRUIT | Medium - High | ||
ACIDITY | High | ||
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Aperitif |
Bacalao |
Salmon |
Quiche |
Seafood Risotto |
Seafood Pasta |
Salads |
Tapas |
Vegetables |
Fish |
Sushi |
Cheese |
Trajadura's delicious acidity makes it very food friendly.
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.
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.