Posts tagged Portugal
Chardonnay
Chardonnay

Known for the unfair term ABC (Anything But Chardonnay) this is a variety with a mixed reputation. At its best, the wines can be highly complex, with a great ageing ability and show great winemaking skill. At its worst, it can be dull, flabby and forgettable.

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Tempranillo
Tempranillo

Tempranillo is an incredible grape variety widely used in Spain and Portugal. It is used in the production of one of the worlds’ most fantastic fortified wines, Port. In Spain Rioja and Ribera del Duero it shines.

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GrapesCoralie StrongStrawberry, Plums, Dill, Fig, Cherry, Cloves, Tobacco, Liquorice, red fruit, Rioja, Spain, Portugal, Australia, Argentina, USA, California, Oregon, Washington, Washington State, Alentejo Dão, Tinta Roriz, Douro Valley, Dao, Penedès, Ull de Llebre, Cencibel, La Mancha, Ribera del Duero DO, Ribera del Duero, Tinto Fino, Joven, Crianza, Reserva, Gran Reserva, Rioja Alta, Rioja Alavesa, leather, tobacco, cloves, dark chocolate, Oak, Tempranillo Blanco